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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.21, 517.89 and 227.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.21, 517.89 and 227.81 is: 314.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.21 : 517.89 = 227.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.21/517.89 = 227.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.21x = 517.89 × 227.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.21x = 117,982.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,982.67/375.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.45

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