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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.64, 528.06 and 227.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.64, 528.06 and 227.40 is: 313.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.64 : 528.06 = 227.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.64/528.06 = 227.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.64x = 528.06 × 227.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.64x = 120,080.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,080.84/382.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.82

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