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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.89, 528.23 and 225.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.89, 528.23 and 225.54 is: 311.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.89 : 528.23 = 225.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.89/528.23 = 225.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.89x = 528.23 × 225.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.89x = 119,135.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,135.87/382.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.15

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