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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.84, 528.22 and 227.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.84, 528.22 and 227.52 is: 313.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.84 : 528.22 = 227.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.84/528.22 = 227.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.84x = 528.22 × 227.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.84x = 120,180.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,180.61/382.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.92

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