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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.86, 520.14 and 229.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.86, 520.14 and 229.62 is: 316.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.86 : 520.14 = 229.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.86/520.14 = 229.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.86x = 520.14 × 229.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.86x = 119,434.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,434.55/376.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.92

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