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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.94, 528.44 and 225.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.94, 528.44 and 225.60 is: 311.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.94 : 528.44 = 225.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.94/528.44 = 225.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.94x = 528.44 × 225.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.94x = 119,216.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,216.06/382.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.32

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