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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.52, 519.55 and 229.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.52, 519.55 and 229.16 is: 316.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.52 : 519.55 = 229.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.52/519.55 = 229.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.52x = 519.55 × 229.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.52x = 119,060.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,060.80/376.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.22

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