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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.92, 528.57 and 227.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.92, 528.57 and 227.76 is: 314.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.92 : 528.57 = 227.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.92/528.57 = 227.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.92x = 528.57 × 227.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.92x = 120,387.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,387.10/382.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.39

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