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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.65, 530.83 and 227.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.65, 530.83 and 227.33 is: 313.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.65 : 530.83 = 227.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.65/530.83 = 227.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.65x = 530.83 × 227.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.65x = 120,669.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,669.79/384.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.71

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