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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.26, 519.42 and 228.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.26, 519.42 and 228.96 is: 316.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.26 : 519.42 = 228.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.26/519.42 = 228.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.26x = 519.42 × 228.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.26x = 118,926.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,926.40/376.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.08

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