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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.44, 527.84 and 227.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.44, 527.84 and 227.20 is: 313.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.44 : 527.84 = 227.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.44/527.84 = 227.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.44x = 527.84 × 227.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.44x = 119,925.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,925.25/382.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.58

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