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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.36, 517.78 and 228.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.36, 517.78 and 228.04 is: 314.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.36 : 517.78 = 228.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.36/517.78 = 228.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.36x = 517.78 × 228.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.36x = 118,074.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,074.55/375.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.56

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