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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.47, 518.15 and 228.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.47, 518.15 and 228.07 is: 314.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.47 : 518.15 = 228.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.47/518.15 = 228.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.47x = 518.15 × 228.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.47x = 118,175.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,175.86/375.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.74

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