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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.06, 520.43 and 229.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.06, 520.43 and 229.80 is: 317.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.06 : 520.43 = 229.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.06/520.43 = 229.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.06x = 520.43 × 229.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.06x = 119,595.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,595.62/377.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.18

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