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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.44, 518.19 and 228.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.44, 518.19 and 228.09 is: 314.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.44 : 518.19 = 228.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.44/518.19 = 228.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.44x = 518.19 × 228.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.44x = 118,193.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,193.96/375.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.82

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