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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.76, 526.71 and 226.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.76, 526.71 and 226.51 is: 312.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.76 : 526.71 = 226.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.76/526.71 = 226.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.76x = 526.71 × 226.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.76x = 119,305.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,305.08/381.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.51

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