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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.65, 519.71 and 227.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.65, 519.71 and 227.30 is: 313.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.65 : 519.71 = 227.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.65/519.71 = 227.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.65x = 519.71 × 227.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.65x = 118,126.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,126.35/376.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.62

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