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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.14, 517.62 and 227.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.14, 517.62 and 227.84 is: 314.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.14 : 517.62 = 227.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.14/517.62 = 227.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.14x = 517.62 × 227.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.14x = 117,934.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,934.54/375.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.37

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