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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.27, 528.73 and 225.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.27, 528.73 and 225.82 is: 311.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.27 : 528.73 = 225.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.27/528.73 = 225.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.27x = 528.73 × 225.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.27x = 119,397.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,397.90/383.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.53

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