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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.76, 525.48 and 225.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.76, 525.48 and 225.52 is: 311.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.76 : 525.48 = 225.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.76/525.48 = 225.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.76x = 525.48 × 225.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.76x = 118,506.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,506.25/380.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.24

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