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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.20, 517.80 and 227.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.20, 517.80 and 227.84 is: 314.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.20 : 517.80 = 227.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.20/517.80 = 227.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.20x = 517.80 × 227.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.20x = 117,972.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,972.96/375.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.43

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