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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.42, 527.66 and 225.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.42, 527.66 and 225.04 is: 310.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.42 : 527.66 = 225.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.42/527.66 = 225.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.42x = 527.66 × 225.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.42x = 118,744.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,744.61/382.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.51

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