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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.40, 527.82 and 227.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.40, 527.82 and 227.24 is: 313.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.40 : 527.82 = 227.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.40/527.82 = 227.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.40x = 527.82 × 227.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.40x = 119,941.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,941.82/382.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.66

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