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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.38, 519.20 and 226.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.38, 519.20 and 226.91 is: 313.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.38 : 519.20 = 226.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.38/519.20 = 226.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.38x = 519.20 × 226.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.38x = 117,807.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,807.94/376.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.00

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