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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.51, 526.43 and 224.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.51, 526.43 and 224.12 is: 309.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.51 : 526.43 = 224.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.51/526.43 = 224.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.51x = 526.43 × 224.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.51x = 117,985.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,985.37/381.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.26

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