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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.89, 518.73 and 228.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.89, 518.73 and 228.55 is: 315.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.89 : 518.73 = 228.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.89/518.73 = 228.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.89x = 518.73 × 228.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.89x = 118,557.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,557.03/375.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.40

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