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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.53, 529.45 and 226.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.53, 529.45 and 226.11 is: 312.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.53 : 529.45 = 226.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.53/529.45 = 226.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.53x = 529.45 × 226.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.53x = 119,713.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,713.94/383.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.14

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