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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.30, 527.58 and 225.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.30, 527.58 and 225.03 is: 310.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.30 : 527.58 = 225.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.30/527.58 = 225.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.30x = 527.58 × 225.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.30x = 118,721.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,721.33/382.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.54

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