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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.44, 519.65 and 227.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.44, 519.65 and 227.13 is: 313.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.44 : 519.65 = 227.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.44/519.65 = 227.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.44x = 519.65 × 227.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.44x = 118,028.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,028.10/376.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.54

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