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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.12, 525.96 and 225.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.12, 525.96 and 225.84 is: 311.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.12 : 525.96 = 225.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.12/525.96 = 225.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.12x = 525.96 × 225.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.12x = 118,782.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,782.81/381.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.67

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