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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.67, 519.91 and 229.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.67, 519.91 and 229.31 is: 316.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.67 : 519.91 = 229.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.67/519.91 = 229.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.67x = 519.91 × 229.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.67x = 119,218.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,218.25/376.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.50

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