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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.17, 517.77 and 227.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.17, 517.77 and 227.79 is: 314.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.17 : 517.77 = 227.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.17/517.77 = 227.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.17x = 517.77 × 227.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.17x = 117,942.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,942.83/375.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.38

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