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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.07, 527.11 and 224.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.07, 527.11 and 224.60 is: 309.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.07 : 527.11 = 224.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.07/527.11 = 224.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.07x = 527.11 × 224.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.07x = 118,388.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,388.91/382.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.86

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