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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.40, 527.66 and 225.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.40, 527.66 and 225.02 is: 310.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.40 : 527.66 = 225.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.40/527.66 = 225.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.40x = 527.66 × 225.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.40x = 118,734.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,734.05/382.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.50

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