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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.80, 520 and 229.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.80, 520 and 229.40 is: 316.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.80 : 520 = 229.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.80/520 = 229.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.80x = 520 × 229.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.80x = 119,288
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,288/376.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.58

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