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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.68, 528 and 225.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.68, 528 and 225.27 is: 310.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.68 : 528 = 225.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.68/528 = 225.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.68x = 528 × 225.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.68x = 118,942.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,942.56/382.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.81

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