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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.77, 526.95 and 224.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.77, 526.95 and 224.43 is: 309.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.77 : 526.95 = 224.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.77/526.95 = 224.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.77x = 526.95 × 224.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.77x = 118,263.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,263.39/381.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.78

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