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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.60, 527.78 and 227.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.60, 527.78 and 227.40 is: 313.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.60 : 527.78 = 227.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.60/527.78 = 227.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.60x = 527.78 × 227.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.60x = 120,017.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,017.17/382.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.69

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