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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.41, 529.13 and 226.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.41, 529.13 and 226.14 is: 312.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.41 : 529.13 = 226.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.41/529.13 = 226.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.41x = 529.13 × 226.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.41x = 119,655.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,655.86/383.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.08

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