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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.48, 527.84 and 227.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.48, 527.84 and 227.28 is: 313.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.48 : 527.84 = 227.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.48/527.84 = 227.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.48x = 527.84 × 227.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.48x = 119,967.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,967.48/382.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.66

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