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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.56, 527.92 and 225.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.56, 527.92 and 225.19 is: 310.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.56 : 527.92 = 225.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.56/527.92 = 225.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.56x = 527.92 × 225.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.56x = 118,878.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,878.54/382.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.74

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