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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.40, 519.36 and 229.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.40, 519.36 and 229.16 is: 316.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.40 : 519.36 = 229.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.40/519.36 = 229.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.40x = 519.36 × 229.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.40x = 119,016.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,016.54/376.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.20

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