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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.10, 520.09 and 229.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.10, 520.09 and 229.73 is: 316.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.10 : 520.09 = 229.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.10/520.09 = 229.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.10x = 520.09 × 229.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.10x = 119,480.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,480.28/377.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.84

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