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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.15, 520.51 and 229.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.15, 520.51 and 229.78 is: 317.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.15 : 520.51 = 229.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.15/520.51 = 229.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.15x = 520.51 × 229.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.15x = 119,602.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,602.06/377.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.12

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