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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.91, 528.41 and 225.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.91, 528.41 and 225.55 is: 311.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.91 : 528.41 = 225.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.91/528.41 = 225.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.91x = 528.41 × 225.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.91x = 119,179.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,179.11/382.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.25

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