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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.94, 527.06 and 224.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.94, 527.06 and 224.60 is: 309.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.94 : 527.06 = 224.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.94/527.06 = 224.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.94x = 527.06 × 224.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.94x = 118,377.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,377.68/381.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.94

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