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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383, 528.54 and 227.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383, 528.54 and 227.72 is: 314.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383 : 528.54 = 227.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383/528.54 = 227.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383x = 528.54 × 227.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383x = 120,359.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,359.13/383
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.25

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