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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.26, 527.49 and 224.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.26, 527.49 and 224.90 is: 310.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.26 : 527.49 = 224.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.26/527.49 = 224.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.26x = 527.49 × 224.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.26x = 118,633.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,633.82/382.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.35

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