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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.66, 528 and 225.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.66, 528 and 225.25 is: 310.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.66 : 528 = 225.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.66/528 = 225.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.66x = 528 × 225.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.66x = 118,932
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,932/382.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.80

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