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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.38, 519.32 and 229.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.38, 519.32 and 229.01 is: 315.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.38 : 519.32 = 229.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.38/519.32 = 229.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.38x = 519.32 × 229.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.38x = 118,929.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,929.47/376.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.98

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