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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.76, 517.23 and 227.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.76, 517.23 and 227.43 is: 313.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.76 : 517.23 = 227.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.76/517.23 = 227.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.76x = 517.23 × 227.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.76x = 117,633.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,633.62/374.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.89

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