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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.69, 526.82 and 224.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.69, 526.82 and 224.39 is: 309.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.69 : 526.82 = 224.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.69/526.82 = 224.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.69x = 526.82 × 224.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.69x = 118,213.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,213.33/381.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.71

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