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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.65, 526.62 and 224.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.65, 526.62 and 224.24 is: 309.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.65 : 526.62 = 224.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.65/526.62 = 224.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.65x = 526.62 × 224.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.65x = 118,089.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,089.27/381.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.42

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