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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.64, 518.38 and 228.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.64, 518.38 and 228.17 is: 314.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.64 : 518.38 = 228.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.64/518.38 = 228.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.64x = 518.38 × 228.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.64x = 118,279.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,279.49/375.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.88

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