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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.52, 525.10 and 225.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.52, 525.10 and 225.24 is: 310.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.52 : 525.10 = 225.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.52/525.10 = 225.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.52x = 525.10 × 225.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.52x = 118,273.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,273.52/380.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.82

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