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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.67, 519.66 and 227.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.67, 519.66 and 227.33 is: 313.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.67 : 519.66 = 227.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.67/519.66 = 227.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.67x = 519.66 × 227.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.67x = 118,131.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,131.71/376.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.63

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