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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.56, 530.68 and 227.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.56, 530.68 and 227.18 is: 313.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.56 : 530.68 = 227.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.56/530.68 = 227.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.56x = 530.68 × 227.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.56x = 120,559.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,559.88/384.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.50

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