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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.52, 518.26 and 228.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.52, 518.26 and 228.14 is: 314.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.52 : 518.26 = 228.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.52/518.26 = 228.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.52x = 518.26 × 228.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.52x = 118,235.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,235.84/375.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.86

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