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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.18, 530.35 and 226.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.18, 530.35 and 226.76 is: 313.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.18 : 530.35 = 226.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.18/530.35 = 226.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.18x = 530.35 × 226.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.18x = 120,262.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,262.17/384.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.04

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