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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382, 527.30 and 226.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382, 527.30 and 226.75 is: 313.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382 : 527.30 = 226.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382/527.30 = 226.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382x = 527.30 × 226.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382x = 119,565.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,565.28/382
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.00

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