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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.78, 528.18 and 227.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.78, 528.18 and 227.50 is: 313.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.78 : 528.18 = 227.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.78/528.18 = 227.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.78x = 528.18 × 227.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.78x = 120,160.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,160.95/382.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.92

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