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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.94, 528.49 and 227.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.94, 528.49 and 227.66 is: 314.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.94 : 528.49 = 227.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.94/528.49 = 227.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.94x = 528.49 × 227.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.94x = 120,316.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,316.03/382.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.19

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