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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.73, 518.67 and 228.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.73, 518.67 and 228.41 is: 315.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.73 : 518.67 = 228.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.73/518.67 = 228.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.73x = 518.67 × 228.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.73x = 118,469.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,469.41/375.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.30

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