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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.45, 519.60 and 229.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.45, 519.60 and 229.17 is: 316.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.45 : 519.60 = 229.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.45/519.60 = 229.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.45x = 519.60 × 229.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.45x = 119,076.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,076.73/376.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.31

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