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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.52, 527.85 and 225.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.52, 527.85 and 225.14 is: 310.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.52 : 527.85 = 225.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.52/527.85 = 225.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.52x = 527.85 × 225.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.52x = 118,837.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,837.51/382.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.67

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