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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.79, 519.98 and 229.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.79, 519.98 and 229.39 is: 316.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.79 : 519.98 = 229.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.79/519.98 = 229.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.79x = 519.98 × 229.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.79x = 119,278.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,278.21/376.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.56

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