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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.43, 529.31 and 226.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.43, 529.31 and 226.01 is: 312.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.43 : 529.31 = 226.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.43/529.31 = 226.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.43x = 529.31 × 226.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.43x = 119,629.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,629.35/383.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.00

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