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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.88, 519.86 and 227.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.88, 519.86 and 227.47 is: 313.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.88 : 519.86 = 227.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.88/519.86 = 227.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.88x = 519.86 × 227.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.88x = 118,253.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,253.29/376.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.77

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