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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.95, 528.30 and 225.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.95, 528.30 and 225.30 is: 310.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.95 : 528.30 = 225.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.95/528.30 = 225.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.95x = 528.30 × 225.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.95x = 119,028.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,028.82/382.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.82

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