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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.88, 528.40 and 227.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.88, 528.40 and 227.68 is: 314.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.88 : 528.40 = 227.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.88/528.40 = 227.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.88x = 528.40 × 227.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.88x = 120,306.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,306.11/382.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.21

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