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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.51, 527.89 and 225.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.51, 527.89 and 225.28 is: 310.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.51 : 527.89 = 225.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.51/527.89 = 225.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.51x = 527.89 × 225.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.51x = 118,923.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,923.06/382.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.90

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