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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.87, 517.19 and 227.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.87, 517.19 and 227.41 is: 313.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.87 : 517.19 = 227.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.87/517.19 = 227.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.87x = 517.19 × 227.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.87x = 117,616.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,616.46/374.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.76

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