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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.20, 519.08 and 228.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.20, 519.08 and 228.88 is: 315.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.20 : 519.08 = 228.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.20/519.08 = 228.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.20x = 519.08 × 228.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.20x = 118,807.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,807.03/376.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.81

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