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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.75, 528.23 and 225.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.75, 528.23 and 225.34 is: 310.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.75 : 528.23 = 225.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.75/528.23 = 225.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.75x = 528.23 × 225.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.75x = 119,031.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,031.35/382.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.99

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