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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.69, 518.39 and 228.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.69, 518.39 and 228.06 is: 314.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.69 : 518.39 = 228.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.69/518.39 = 228.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.69x = 518.39 × 228.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.69x = 118,225.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,225.32/375.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.69

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