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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.50, 518.10 and 228.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.50, 518.10 and 228.22 is: 314.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.50 : 518.10 = 228.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.50/518.10 = 228.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.50x = 518.10 × 228.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.50x = 118,240.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,240.78/375.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.89

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