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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.94, 527.11 and 226.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.94, 527.11 and 226.66 is: 312.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.94 : 527.11 = 226.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.94/527.11 = 226.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.94x = 527.11 × 226.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.94x = 119,474.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,474.75/381.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.81

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