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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.84, 528.28 and 225.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.84, 528.28 and 225.52 is: 311.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.84 : 528.28 = 225.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.84/528.28 = 225.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.84x = 528.28 × 225.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.84x = 119,137.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,137.71/382.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.19

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