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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.34, 519.39 and 229.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.34, 519.39 and 229.03 is: 316.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.34 : 519.39 = 229.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.34/519.39 = 229.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.34x = 519.39 × 229.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.34x = 118,954.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,954.59/376.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.09

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