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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.76, 526.68 and 226.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.76, 526.68 and 226.54 is: 312.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.76 : 526.68 = 226.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.76/526.68 = 226.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.76x = 526.68 × 226.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.76x = 119,314.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,314.09/381.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.54

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