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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.28, 519.40 and 228.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.28, 519.40 and 228.92 is: 315.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.28 : 519.40 = 228.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.28/519.40 = 228.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.28x = 519.40 × 228.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.28x = 118,897.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,897.88/376.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.99

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