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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.87, 518.49 and 228.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.87, 518.49 and 228.47 is: 315.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.87 : 518.49 = 228.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.87/518.49 = 228.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.87x = 518.49 × 228.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.87x = 118,459.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,459.41/375.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.16

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