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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.93, 527.19 and 224.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.93, 527.19 and 224.61 is: 310.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.93 : 527.19 = 224.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.93/527.19 = 224.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.93x = 527.19 × 224.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.93x = 118,412.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,412.15/381.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.04

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