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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.54, 518.24 and 228.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.54, 518.24 and 228.18 is: 314.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.54 : 518.24 = 228.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.54/518.24 = 228.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.54x = 518.24 × 228.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.54x = 118,252.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,252.00/375.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.89

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