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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.49, 519.40 and 229.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.49, 519.40 and 229.14 is: 316.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.49 : 519.40 = 229.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.49/519.40 = 229.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.49x = 519.40 × 229.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.49x = 119,015.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,015.32/376.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.12

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