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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.22, 520.41 and 229.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.22, 520.41 and 229.80 is: 317.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.22 : 520.41 = 229.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.22/520.41 = 229.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.22x = 520.41 × 229.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.22x = 119,589.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,589.79/377.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.03

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