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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.76, 526.88 and 226.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.76, 526.88 and 226.52 is: 312.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.76 : 526.88 = 226.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.76/526.88 = 226.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.76x = 526.88 × 226.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.76x = 119,348.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,348.86/381.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.63

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