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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.68, 525.34 and 225.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.68, 525.34 and 225.42 is: 311.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.68 : 525.34 = 225.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.68/525.34 = 225.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.68x = 525.34 × 225.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.68x = 118,422.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,422.14/380.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.08

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