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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.64, 516.80 and 227

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.64, 516.80 and 227 is: 313.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.64 : 516.80 = 227 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.64/516.80 = 227/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.64x = 516.80 × 227
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.64x = 117,313.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,313.60/374.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.14

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