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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.63, 518.28 and 228.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.63, 518.28 and 228.26 is: 314.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.63 : 518.28 = 228.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.63/518.28 = 228.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.63x = 518.28 × 228.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.63x = 118,302.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,302.59/375.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.94

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