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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.96, 526.98 and 224.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.96, 526.98 and 224.64 is: 309.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.96 : 526.98 = 224.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.96/526.98 = 224.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.96x = 526.98 × 224.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.96x = 118,380.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,380.79/381.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.93

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