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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.68, 528.10 and 227.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.68, 528.10 and 227.42 is: 313.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.68 : 528.10 = 227.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.68/528.10 = 227.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.68x = 528.10 × 227.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.68x = 120,100.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,100.50/382.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.84

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