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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.35, 517.87 and 228.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.35, 517.87 and 228.11 is: 314.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.35 : 517.87 = 228.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.35/517.87 = 228.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.35x = 517.87 × 228.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.35x = 118,131.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,131.33/375.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.72

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