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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.36, 517.96 and 227.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.36, 517.96 and 227.95 is: 314.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.36 : 517.96 = 227.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.36/517.96 = 227.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.36x = 517.96 × 227.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.36x = 118,068.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,068.98/375.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.55

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