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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.53, 518.09 and 228.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.53, 518.09 and 228.11 is: 314.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.53 : 518.09 = 228.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.53/518.09 = 228.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.53x = 518.09 × 228.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.53x = 118,181.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,181.51/375.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.71

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