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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.46, 527.59 and 227.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.46, 527.59 and 227.18 is: 313.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.46 : 527.59 = 227.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.46/527.59 = 227.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.46x = 527.59 × 227.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.46x = 119,857.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,857.90/382.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.39

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