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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.69, 517.08 and 227.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.69, 517.08 and 227.44 is: 313.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.69 : 517.08 = 227.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.69/517.08 = 227.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.69x = 517.08 × 227.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.69x = 117,603.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,603.54/374.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.87

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