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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.71, 519.96 and 229.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.71, 519.96 and 229.32 is: 316.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.71 : 519.96 = 229.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.71/519.96 = 229.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.71x = 519.96 × 229.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.71x = 119,237.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,237.23/376.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.52

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