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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.44, 516.72 and 227.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.44, 516.72 and 227.04 is: 313.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.44 : 516.72 = 227.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.44/516.72 = 227.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.44x = 516.72 × 227.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.44x = 117,316.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,316.11/374.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.31

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