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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.26, 528.86 and 225.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.26, 528.86 and 225.86 is: 311.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.26 : 528.86 = 225.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.26/528.86 = 225.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.26x = 528.86 × 225.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.26x = 119,448.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,448.32/383.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.66

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