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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.44, 519.53 and 229.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.44, 519.53 and 229.10 is: 316.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.44 : 519.53 = 229.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.44/519.53 = 229.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.44x = 519.53 × 229.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.44x = 119,020.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,020.58/376.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.17

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