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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.62, 526.58 and 224.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.62, 526.58 and 224.24 is: 309.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.62 : 526.58 = 224.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.62/526.58 = 224.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.62x = 526.58 × 224.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.62x = 118,077.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,077.86/381.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.41

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