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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.18, 517.84 and 227.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.18, 517.84 and 227.91 is: 314.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.18 : 517.84 = 227.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.18/517.84 = 227.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.18x = 517.84 × 227.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.18x = 118,023.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,023.57/375.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.58

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