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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.88, 520.11 and 229.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.88, 520.11 and 229.55 is: 316.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.88 : 520.11 = 229.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.88/520.11 = 229.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.88x = 520.11 × 229.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.88x = 119,388.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,388.65/376.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.79

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