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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.71, 526.80 and 224.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.71, 526.80 and 224.47 is: 309.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.71 : 526.80 = 224.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.71/526.80 = 224.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.71x = 526.80 × 224.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.71x = 118,252.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,252.30/381.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.79

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