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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.48, 526.38 and 226.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.48, 526.38 and 226.26 is: 312.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.48 : 526.38 = 226.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.48/526.38 = 226.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.48x = 526.38 × 226.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.48x = 119,098.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,098.74/381.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.20

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