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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.52, 528.98 and 228.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.52, 528.98 and 228.26 is: 314.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.52 : 528.98 = 228.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.52/528.98 = 228.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.52x = 528.98 × 228.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.52x = 120,744.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,744.97/383.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.83

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