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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.92, 517.26 and 227.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.92, 517.26 and 227.44 is: 313.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.92 : 517.26 = 227.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.92/517.26 = 227.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.92x = 517.26 × 227.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.92x = 117,645.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,645.61/374.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.79

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