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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.52, 527.87 and 225.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.52, 527.87 and 225.13 is: 310.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.52 : 527.87 = 225.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.52/527.87 = 225.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.52x = 527.87 × 225.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.52x = 118,838.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,838.34/382.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.67

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