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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382, 527.20 and 226.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382, 527.20 and 226.88 is: 313.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382 : 527.20 = 226.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382/527.20 = 226.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382x = 527.20 × 226.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382x = 119,611.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,611.14/382
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.12

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