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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.48, 525 and 225.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.48, 525 and 225.26 is: 310.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.48 : 525 = 225.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.48/525 = 225.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.48x = 525 × 225.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.48x = 118,261.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,261.50/380.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.82

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