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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.32, 528.86 and 225.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.32, 528.86 and 225.84 is: 311.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.32 : 528.86 = 225.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.32/528.86 = 225.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.32x = 528.86 × 225.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.32x = 119,437.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,437.74/383.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.59

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