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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.35, 516.50 and 227.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.35, 516.50 and 227.11 is: 313.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.35 : 516.50 = 227.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.35/516.50 = 227.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.35x = 516.50 × 227.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.35x = 117,301.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,301.18/374.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.35

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