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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.60, 518.22 and 228.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.60, 518.22 and 228.36 is: 315.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.60 : 518.22 = 228.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.60/518.22 = 228.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.60x = 518.22 × 228.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.60x = 118,340.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,340.72/375.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.07

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