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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.79, 517.22 and 227.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.79, 517.22 and 227.39 is: 313.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.79 : 517.22 = 227.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.79/517.22 = 227.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.79x = 517.22 × 227.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.79x = 117,606.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,606.93/374.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.79

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