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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.66, 519.75 and 229.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.66, 519.75 and 229.26 is: 316.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.66 : 519.75 = 229.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.66/519.75 = 229.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.66x = 519.75 × 229.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.66x = 119,157.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,157.89/376.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.35

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