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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.73, 528.18 and 225.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.73, 528.18 and 225.33 is: 310.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.73 : 528.18 = 225.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.73/528.18 = 225.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.73x = 528.18 × 225.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.73x = 119,014.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,014.80/382.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.97

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