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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.50, 527.85 and 227.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.50, 527.85 and 227.25 is: 313.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.50 : 527.85 = 227.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.50/527.85 = 227.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.50x = 527.85 × 227.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.50x = 119,953.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,953.91/382.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.61

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