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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.32, 526.17 and 223.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.32, 526.17 and 223.92 is: 308.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.32 : 526.17 = 223.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.32/526.17 = 223.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.32x = 526.17 × 223.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.32x = 117,819.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,819.99/381.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.98

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