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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.06, 527.16 and 224.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.06, 527.16 and 224.65 is: 309.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.06 : 527.16 = 224.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.06/527.16 = 224.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.06x = 527.16 × 224.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.06x = 118,426.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,426.49/382.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.97

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