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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.40, 526.38 and 226.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.40, 526.38 and 226.16 is: 312.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.40 : 526.38 = 226.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.40/526.38 = 226.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.40x = 526.38 × 226.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.40x = 119,046.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,046.10/381.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.13

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