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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.70, 525.11 and 225.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.70, 525.11 and 225.36 is: 310.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.70 : 525.11 = 225.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.70/525.11 = 225.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.70x = 525.11 × 225.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.70x = 118,338.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,338.79/380.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.85

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