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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.92, 529.73 and 226.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.92, 529.73 and 226.54 is: 312.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.92 : 529.73 = 226.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.92/529.73 = 226.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.92x = 529.73 × 226.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.92x = 120,005.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,005.03/383.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.58

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