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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.30, 519.47 and 226.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.30, 519.47 and 226.99 is: 313.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.30 : 519.47 = 226.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.30/519.47 = 226.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.30x = 519.47 × 226.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.30x = 117,914.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,914.50/376.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.35

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