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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.64, 518.54 and 228.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.64, 518.54 and 228.24 is: 315.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.64 : 518.54 = 228.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.64/518.54 = 228.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.64x = 518.54 × 228.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.64x = 118,350.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,350.43/375.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.07

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