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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.64, 519.70 and 229.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.64, 519.70 and 229.28 is: 316.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.64 : 519.70 = 229.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.64/519.70 = 229.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.64x = 519.70 × 229.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.64x = 119,156.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,156.82/376.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.37

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