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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.67, 518.39 and 228.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.67, 518.39 and 228.25 is: 314.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.67 : 518.39 = 228.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.67/518.39 = 228.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.67x = 518.39 × 228.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.67x = 118,321.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,321.38/375.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.96

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