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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.03, 531.28 and 227.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.03, 531.28 and 227.66 is: 314.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.03 : 531.28 = 227.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.03/531.28 = 227.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.03x = 531.28 × 227.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.03x = 120,951.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,951.82/385.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.14

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