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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.62, 528.12 and 227.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.62, 528.12 and 227.46 is: 313.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.62 : 528.12 = 227.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.62/528.12 = 227.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.62x = 528.12 × 227.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.62x = 120,126.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,126.18/382.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.96

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