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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.61, 519.62 and 229.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.61, 519.62 and 229.23 is: 316.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.61 : 519.62 = 229.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.61/519.62 = 229.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.61x = 519.62 × 229.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.61x = 119,111.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,111.35/376.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.28

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