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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.89, 518.45 and 228.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.89, 518.45 and 228.42 is: 315.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.89 : 518.45 = 228.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.89/518.45 = 228.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.89x = 518.45 × 228.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.89x = 118,423.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,423.21/375.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.05

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