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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.40, 527.36 and 227.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.40, 527.36 and 227.04 is: 313.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.40 : 527.36 = 227.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.40/527.36 = 227.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.40x = 527.36 × 227.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.40x = 119,731.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,731.81/382.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.11

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