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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.98, 528.51 and 225.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.98, 528.51 and 225.54 is: 311.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.98 : 528.51 = 225.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.98/528.51 = 225.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.98x = 528.51 × 225.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.98x = 119,200.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,200.15/382.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.24

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