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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.11, 518.67 and 228.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.11, 518.67 and 228.69 is: 315.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.11 : 518.67 = 228.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.11/518.67 = 228.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.11x = 518.67 × 228.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.11x = 118,614.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,614.64/376.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.37

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