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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.23, 517.79 and 227.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.23, 517.79 and 227.85 is: 314.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.23 : 517.79 = 227.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.23/517.79 = 227.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.23x = 517.79 × 227.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.23x = 117,977.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,977.08/375.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.41

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