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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.23, 530.19 and 226.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.23, 530.19 and 226.82 is: 312.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.23 : 530.19 = 226.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.23/530.19 = 226.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.23x = 530.19 × 226.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.23x = 120,255.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,255.04/384.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.98

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