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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.03, 520.23 and 227.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.03, 520.23 and 227.62 is: 314.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.03 : 520.23 = 227.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.03/520.23 = 227.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.03x = 520.23 × 227.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.03x = 118,415.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,415.87/377.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.08

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