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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.09, 525.72 and 225.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.09, 525.72 and 225.75 is: 311.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.09 : 525.72 = 225.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.09/525.72 = 225.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.09x = 525.72 × 225.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.09x = 118,681.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,681.29/381.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.43

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