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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.30, 519.17 and 228.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.30, 519.17 and 228.88 is: 315.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.30 : 519.17 = 228.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.30/519.17 = 228.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.30x = 519.17 × 228.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.30x = 118,827.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,827.63/376.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.78

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