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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.04, 518.86 and 228.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.04, 518.86 and 228.64 is: 315.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.04 : 518.86 = 228.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.04/518.86 = 228.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.04x = 518.86 × 228.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.04x = 118,632.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,632.15/376.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.48

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