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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.59, 516.95 and 227.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.59, 516.95 and 227.14 is: 313.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.59 : 516.95 = 227.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.59/516.95 = 227.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.59x = 516.95 × 227.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.59x = 117,417.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,417.59/374.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.46

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