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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.40, 519.32 and 226.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.40, 519.32 and 226.96 is: 313.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.40 : 519.32 = 226.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.40/519.32 = 226.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.40x = 519.32 × 226.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.40x = 117,864.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,864.87/376.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.14

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