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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.29, 519.30 and 228.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.29, 519.30 and 228.90 is: 315.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.29 : 519.30 = 228.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.29/519.30 = 228.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.29x = 519.30 × 228.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.29x = 118,867.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,867.77/376.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.89

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