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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.69, 519.80 and 227.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.69, 519.80 and 227.34 is: 313.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.69 : 519.80 = 227.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.69/519.80 = 227.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.69x = 519.80 × 227.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.69x = 118,171.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,171.33/376.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.71

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