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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.36, 519.47 and 229.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.36, 519.47 and 229.04 is: 316.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.36 : 519.47 = 229.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.36/519.47 = 229.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.36x = 519.47 × 229.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.36x = 118,977.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,977.38/376.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.13

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