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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.62, 526.64 and 224.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.62, 526.64 and 224.16 is: 309.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.62 : 526.64 = 224.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.62/526.64 = 224.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.62x = 526.64 × 224.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.62x = 118,051.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,051.62/381.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.34

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