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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.53, 526.61 and 226.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.53, 526.61 and 226.25 is: 312.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.53 : 526.61 = 226.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.53/526.61 = 226.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.53x = 526.61 × 226.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.53x = 119,145.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,145.51/381.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.28

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