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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.58, 528.03 and 227.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.58, 528.03 and 227.42 is: 313.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.58 : 528.03 = 227.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.58/528.03 = 227.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.58x = 528.03 × 227.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.58x = 120,084.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,084.58/382.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.88

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