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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.76, 528.20 and 223.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.76, 528.20 and 223.27 is: 308.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.76 : 528.20 = 223.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.76/528.20 = 223.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.76x = 528.20 × 223.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.76x = 117,928.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,928.78/382.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.10

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