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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.26, 527.60 and 224.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.26, 527.60 and 224.99 is: 310.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.26 : 527.60 = 224.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.26/527.60 = 224.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.26x = 527.60 × 224.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.26x = 118,704.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,704.72/382.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.53

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