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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.21, 530.01 and 226.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.21, 530.01 and 226.82 is: 312.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.21 : 530.01 = 226.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.21/530.01 = 226.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.21x = 530.01 × 226.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.21x = 120,215.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,215.21/384.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.89

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