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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.48, 526.45 and 224.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.48, 526.45 and 224.13 is: 309.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.48 : 526.45 = 224.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.48/526.45 = 224.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.48x = 526.45 × 224.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.48x = 117,995.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,995.07/381.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.31

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