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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.32, 519.06 and 228.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.32, 519.06 and 228.69 is: 315.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.32 : 519.06 = 228.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.32/519.06 = 228.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.32x = 519.06 × 228.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.32x = 118,703.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,703.83/376.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.43

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