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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.75, 519.99 and 229.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.75, 519.99 and 229.36 is: 316.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.75 : 519.99 = 229.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.75/519.99 = 229.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.75x = 519.99 × 229.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.75x = 119,264.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,264.91/376.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.56

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