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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.54, 518.10 and 228.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.54, 518.10 and 228.12 is: 314.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.54 : 518.10 = 228.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.54/518.10 = 228.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.54x = 518.10 × 228.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.54x = 118,188.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,188.97/375.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.72

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