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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.65, 518.25 and 228.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.65, 518.25 and 228.23 is: 314.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.65 : 518.25 = 228.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.65/518.25 = 228.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.65x = 518.25 × 228.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.65x = 118,280.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,280.20/375.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.87

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