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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.16, 520.40 and 229.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.16, 520.40 and 229.76 is: 317.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.16 : 520.40 = 229.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.16/520.40 = 229.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.16x = 520.40 × 229.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.16x = 119,567.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,567.10/377.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.02

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