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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.51, 527.87 and 227.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.51, 527.87 and 227.26 is: 313.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.51 : 527.87 = 227.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.51/527.87 = 227.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.51x = 527.87 × 227.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.51x = 119,959.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,959.96/382.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.62

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