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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.34, 528.94 and 225.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.34, 528.94 and 225.97 is: 311.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.34 : 528.94 = 225.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.34/528.94 = 225.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.34x = 528.94 × 225.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.34x = 119,522.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,522.68/383.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.79

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