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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.53, 516.71 and 227.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.53, 516.71 and 227.11 is: 313.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.53 : 516.71 = 227.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.53/516.71 = 227.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.53x = 516.71 × 227.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.53x = 117,350.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,350.01/374.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.33

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