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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.69, 518.49 and 228.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.69, 518.49 and 228.34 is: 315.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.69 : 518.49 = 228.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.69/518.49 = 228.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.69x = 518.49 × 228.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.69x = 118,390.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,390.71/375.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.13

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