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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.48, 527.83 and 225.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.48, 527.83 and 225.13 is: 310.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.48 : 527.83 = 225.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.48/527.83 = 225.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.48x = 527.83 × 225.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.48x = 118,830.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,830.37/382.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.68

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