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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.77, 528.21 and 225.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.77, 528.21 and 225.45 is: 311.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.77 : 528.21 = 225.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.77/528.21 = 225.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.77x = 528.21 × 225.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.77x = 119,084.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,084.94/382.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.11

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