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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.28, 527.50 and 227

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.28, 527.50 and 227 is: 313.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.28 : 527.50 = 227 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.28/527.50 = 227/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.28x = 527.50 × 227
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.28x = 119,742.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,742.50/382.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.23

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