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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.59, 519.54 and 229.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.59, 519.54 and 229.20 is: 316.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.59 : 519.54 = 229.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.59/519.54 = 229.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.59x = 519.54 × 229.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.59x = 119,078.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,078.57/376.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.20

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