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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.08, 517.66 and 225.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.08, 517.66 and 225.76 is: 311.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.08 : 517.66 = 225.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.08/517.66 = 225.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.08x = 517.66 × 225.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.08x = 116,866.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,866.92/375.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.58

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