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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.10, 518.93 and 228.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.10, 518.93 and 228.74 is: 315.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.10 : 518.93 = 228.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.10/518.93 = 228.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.10x = 518.93 × 228.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.10x = 118,700.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,700.05/376.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.61

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