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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.75, 519.76 and 229.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.75, 519.76 and 229.33 is: 316.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.75 : 519.76 = 229.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.75/519.76 = 229.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.75x = 519.76 × 229.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.75x = 119,197.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,197.50/376.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.38

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