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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.42, 526.46 and 224.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.42, 526.46 and 224.08 is: 309.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.42 : 526.46 = 224.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.42/526.46 = 224.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.42x = 526.46 × 224.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.42x = 117,969.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,969.16/381.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.29

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