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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 376.98, 520.28 and 229.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 376.98, 520.28 and 229.59 is: 316.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    376.98 : 520.28 = 229.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    376.98/520.28 = 229.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    376.98x = 520.28 × 229.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    376.98x = 119,451.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,451.09/376.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.87

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