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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.71, 518.49 and 228.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.71, 518.49 and 228.40 is: 315.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.71 : 518.49 = 228.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.71/518.49 = 228.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.71x = 518.49 × 228.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.71x = 118,420.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,420.52/375.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.19

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