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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.73, 519.89 and 229.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.73, 519.89 and 229.40 is: 316.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.73 : 519.89 = 229.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.73/519.89 = 229.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.73x = 519.89 × 229.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.73x = 119,262.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,262.90/376.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.57

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