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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.50, 526.53 and 226.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.50, 526.53 and 226.34 is: 312.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.50 : 526.53 = 226.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.50/526.53 = 226.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.50x = 526.53 × 226.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.50x = 119,174.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,174.80/381.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.38

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