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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.04, 520.16 and 229.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.04, 520.16 and 229.64 is: 316.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.04 : 520.16 = 229.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.04/520.16 = 229.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.04x = 520.16 × 229.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.04x = 119,449.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,449.54/377.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.81

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