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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.05, 525.66 and 225.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.05, 525.66 and 225.80 is: 311.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.05 : 525.66 = 225.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.05/525.66 = 225.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.05x = 525.66 × 225.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.05x = 118,694.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,694.03/381.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.49

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