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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.47, 519.59 and 229.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.47, 519.59 and 229.09 is: 316.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.47 : 519.59 = 229.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.47/519.59 = 229.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.47x = 519.59 × 229.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.47x = 119,031.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,031.57/376.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.18

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