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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.16, 527.29 and 224.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.16, 527.29 and 224.74 is: 310.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.16 : 527.29 = 224.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.16/527.29 = 224.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.16x = 527.29 × 224.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.16x = 118,501.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,501.27/382.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.08

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