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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.14, 520.49 and 229.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.14, 520.49 and 229.86 is: 317.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.14 : 520.49 = 229.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.14/520.49 = 229.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.14x = 520.49 × 229.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.14x = 119,639.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,639.83/377.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.23

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