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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.12, 528.58 and 225.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.12, 528.58 and 225.68 is: 311.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.12 : 528.58 = 225.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.12/528.58 = 225.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.12x = 528.58 × 225.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.12x = 119,289.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,289.93/383.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.36

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