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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.20, 530.11 and 226.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.20, 530.11 and 226.79 is: 312.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.20 : 530.11 = 226.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.20/530.11 = 226.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.20x = 530.11 × 226.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.20x = 120,223.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,223.65/384.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.92

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