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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.38, 526.39 and 226.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.38, 526.39 and 226.22 is: 312.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.38 : 526.39 = 226.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.38/526.39 = 226.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.38x = 526.39 × 226.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.38x = 119,076.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,076.75/381.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.23

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