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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.78, 528.33 and 225.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.78, 528.33 and 225.42 is: 311.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.78 : 528.33 = 225.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.78/528.33 = 225.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.78x = 528.33 × 225.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.78x = 119,096.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,096.15/382.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.13

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