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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.32, 527.55 and 224.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.32, 527.55 and 224.92 is: 310.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.32 : 527.55 = 224.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.32/527.55 = 224.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.32x = 527.55 × 224.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.32x = 118,656.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,656.55/382.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.36

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