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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.39, 519.46 and 229.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.39, 519.46 and 229.11 is: 316.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.39 : 519.46 = 229.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.39/519.46 = 229.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.39x = 519.46 × 229.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.39x = 119,011.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,011.04/376.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.19

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