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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.69, 528.10 and 225.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.69, 528.10 and 225.32 is: 310.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.69 : 528.10 = 225.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.69/528.10 = 225.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.69x = 528.10 × 225.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.69x = 118,987.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,987.72/382.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.92

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