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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.82, 519.90 and 227.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.82, 519.90 and 227.37 is: 313.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.82 : 519.90 = 227.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.82/519.90 = 227.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.82x = 519.90 × 227.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.82x = 118,209.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,209.66/376.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.71

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