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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.81, 528.28 and 225.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.81, 528.28 and 225.44 is: 311.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.81 : 528.28 = 225.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.81/528.28 = 225.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.81x = 528.28 × 225.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.81x = 119,094.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,094.32/382.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.11

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