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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.35, 526.21 and 224.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.35, 526.21 and 224.05 is: 309.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.35 : 526.21 = 224.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.35/526.21 = 224.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.35x = 526.21 × 224.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.35x = 117,897.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,897.35/381.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.16

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