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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.69, 528.16 and 227.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.69, 528.16 and 227.44 is: 313.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.69 : 528.16 = 227.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.69/528.16 = 227.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.69x = 528.16 × 227.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.69x = 120,122.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,122.82/382.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.89

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