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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.12, 527.34 and 226.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.12, 527.34 and 226.84 is: 313.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.12 : 527.34 = 226.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.12/527.34 = 226.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.12x = 527.34 × 226.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.12x = 119,621.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,621.81/382.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.05

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