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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.30, 528.97 and 226.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.30, 528.97 and 226.04 is: 311.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.30 : 528.97 = 226.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.30/528.97 = 226.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.30x = 528.97 × 226.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.30x = 119,568.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,568.38/383.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.94

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