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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.11, 530.14 and 226.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.11, 530.14 and 226.74 is: 312.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.11 : 530.14 = 226.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.11/530.14 = 226.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.11x = 530.14 × 226.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.11x = 120,201.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,201.29/384.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.93

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