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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.44, 528.98 and 225.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.44, 528.98 and 225.98 is: 311.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.44 : 528.98 = 225.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.44/528.98 = 225.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.44x = 528.98 × 225.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.44x = 119,539.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,539.09/383.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.76

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