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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.28, 528.86 and 228

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.28, 528.86 and 228 is: 314.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.28 : 528.86 = 228 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.28/528.86 = 228/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.28x = 528.86 × 228
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.28x = 120,580.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,580.08/383.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.60

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