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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.69, 528.25 and 225.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.69, 528.25 and 225.38 is: 311.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.69 : 528.25 = 225.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.69/528.25 = 225.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.69x = 528.25 × 225.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.69x = 119,056.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,056.99/382.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.11

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