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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.29, 528.91 and 226.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.29, 528.91 and 226.03 is: 311.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.29 : 528.91 = 226.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.29/528.91 = 226.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.29x = 528.91 × 226.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.29x = 119,549.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,549.53/383.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.90

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