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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.02, 520.25 and 229.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.02, 520.25 and 229.69 is: 316.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.02 : 520.25 = 229.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.02/520.25 = 229.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.02x = 520.25 × 229.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.02x = 119,496.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,496.22/377.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.95

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