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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.21, 519.19 and 228.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.21, 519.19 and 228.86 is: 315.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.21 : 519.19 = 228.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.21/519.19 = 228.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.21x = 519.19 × 228.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.21x = 118,821.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,821.89/376.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.84

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