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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.22, 520.46 and 229.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.22, 520.46 and 229.82 is: 317.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.22 : 520.46 = 229.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.22/520.46 = 229.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.22x = 520.46 × 229.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.22x = 119,612.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,612.12/377.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.09

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