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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.55, 519.47 and 229.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.55, 519.47 and 229.18 is: 316.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.55 : 519.47 = 229.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.55/519.47 = 229.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.55x = 519.47 × 229.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.55x = 119,049.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,049.54/376.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.16

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