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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.23, 530.25 and 226.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.23, 530.25 and 226.83 is: 313.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.23 : 530.25 = 226.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.23/530.25 = 226.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.23x = 530.25 × 226.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.23x = 120,276.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,276.61/384.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.04

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