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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.51, 526.51 and 224.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.51, 526.51 and 224.28 is: 309.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.51 : 526.51 = 224.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.51/526.51 = 224.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.51x = 526.51 × 224.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.51x = 118,087.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,087.00/381.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.53

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