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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.47, 518.18 and 228.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.47, 518.18 and 228.11 is: 314.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.47 : 518.18 = 228.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.47/518.18 = 228.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.47x = 518.18 × 228.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.47x = 118,202.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,202.04/375.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.82

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