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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.23, 519.25 and 228.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.23, 519.25 and 228.91 is: 315.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.23 : 519.25 = 228.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.23/519.25 = 228.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.23x = 519.25 × 228.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.23x = 118,858.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,858.92/376.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.93

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