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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.19, 520.35 and 229.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.19, 520.35 and 229.86 is: 317.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.19 : 520.35 = 229.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.19/520.35 = 229.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.19x = 520.35 × 229.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.19x = 119,607.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,607.65/377.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.10

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