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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.81, 519.81 and 229.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.81, 519.81 and 229.54 is: 316.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.81 : 519.81 = 229.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.81/519.81 = 229.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.81x = 519.81 × 229.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.81x = 119,317.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,317.19/376.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.65

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