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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.20, 527.35 and 224.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.20, 527.35 and 224.79 is: 310.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.20 : 527.35 = 224.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.20/527.35 = 224.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.20x = 527.35 × 224.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.20x = 118,543.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,543.01/382.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.16

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