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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.26, 519.18 and 228.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.26, 519.18 and 228.90 is: 315.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.26 : 519.18 = 228.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.26/519.18 = 228.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.26x = 519.18 × 228.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.26x = 118,840.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,840.30/376.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.85

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