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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.31, 519.01 and 228.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.31, 519.01 and 228.83 is: 315.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.31 : 519.01 = 228.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.31/519.01 = 228.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.31x = 519.01 × 228.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.31x = 118,761.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,761.89/376.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.59

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