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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.01, 527.18 and 226.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.01, 527.18 and 226.76 is: 312.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.01 : 527.18 = 226.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.01/527.18 = 226.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.01x = 527.18 × 226.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.01x = 119,539.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,539.57/382.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.93

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