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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.52, 527.86 and 227.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.52, 527.86 and 227.32 is: 313.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.52 : 527.86 = 227.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.52/527.86 = 227.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.52x = 527.86 × 227.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.52x = 119,993.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,993.14/382.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.69

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