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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.75, 526.64 and 224.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.75, 526.64 and 224.33 is: 309.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.75 : 526.64 = 224.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.75/526.64 = 224.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.75x = 526.64 × 224.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.75x = 118,142.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,142.19/381.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.48

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