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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.03, 517.56 and 227.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.03, 517.56 and 227.64 is: 314.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.03 : 517.56 = 227.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.03/517.56 = 227.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.03x = 517.56 × 227.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.03x = 117,817.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,817.36/375.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.15

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