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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.38, 517.87 and 227.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.38, 517.87 and 227.96 is: 314.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.38 : 517.87 = 227.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.38/517.87 = 227.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.38x = 517.87 × 227.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.38x = 118,053.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,053.65/375.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.49

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