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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.73, 529.56 and 226.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.73, 529.56 and 226.33 is: 312.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.73 : 529.56 = 226.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.73/529.56 = 226.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.73x = 529.56 × 226.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.73x = 119,855.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,855.31/383.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.34

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