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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.68, 526.72 and 226.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.68, 526.72 and 226.42 is: 312.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.68 : 526.72 = 226.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.68/526.72 = 226.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.68x = 526.72 × 226.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.68x = 119,259.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,259.94/381.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.46

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