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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.07, 519.03 and 228.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.07, 519.03 and 228.76 is: 315.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.07 : 519.03 = 228.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.07/519.03 = 228.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.07x = 519.03 × 228.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.07x = 118,732.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,732.01/376.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.72

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