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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.32, 519.33 and 227.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.32, 519.33 and 227.04 is: 313.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.32 : 519.33 = 227.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.32/519.33 = 227.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.32x = 519.33 × 227.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.32x = 117,908.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,908.68/376.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.32

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