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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.16, 525.68 and 225.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.16, 525.68 and 225.90 is: 311.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.16 : 525.68 = 225.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.16/525.68 = 225.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.16x = 525.68 × 225.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.16x = 118,751.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,751.11/381.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.55

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