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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.71, 528.15 and 225.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.71, 528.15 and 225.34 is: 310.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.71 : 528.15 = 225.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.71/528.15 = 225.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.71x = 528.15 × 225.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.71x = 119,013.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,013.32/382.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.98

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