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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.57, 527.95 and 227.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.57, 527.95 and 227.32 is: 313.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.57 : 527.95 = 227.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.57/527.95 = 227.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.57x = 527.95 × 227.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.57x = 120,013.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,013.08/382.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.70

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