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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.01, 529.97 and 226.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.01, 529.97 and 226.69 is: 312.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.01 : 529.97 = 226.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.01/529.97 = 226.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.01x = 529.97 × 226.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.01x = 120,139.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,139.47/384.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.86

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