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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.42, 519.46 and 229.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.42, 519.46 and 229.02 is: 316.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.42 : 519.46 = 229.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.42/519.46 = 229.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.42x = 519.46 × 229.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.42x = 118,966.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,966.16/376.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.05

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