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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.14, 527.25 and 224.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.14, 527.25 and 224.76 is: 310.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.14 : 527.25 = 224.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.14/527.25 = 224.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.14x = 527.25 × 224.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.14x = 118,504.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,504.71/382.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.11

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