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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.54, 516.79 and 227.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.54, 516.79 and 227.21 is: 313.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.54 : 516.79 = 227.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.54/516.79 = 227.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.54x = 516.79 × 227.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.54x = 117,418.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,418.72/374.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.50

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