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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.22, 519.20 and 228.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.22, 519.20 and 228.76 is: 315.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.22 : 519.20 = 228.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.22/519.20 = 228.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.22x = 519.20 × 228.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.22x = 118,771.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,771.05/376.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.70

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