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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.78, 525.48 and 225.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.78, 525.48 and 225.50 is: 311.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.78 : 525.48 = 225.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.78/525.48 = 225.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.78x = 525.48 × 225.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.78x = 118,495.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,495.74/380.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.19

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