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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.37, 518.00 and 227.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.37, 518.00 and 227.91 is: 314.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.37 : 518.00 = 227.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.37/518.00 = 227.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.37x = 518.00 × 227.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.37x = 118,058.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,058.18/375.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.51

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