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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.24, 520.28 and 229.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.24, 520.28 and 229.72 is: 316.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.24 : 520.28 = 229.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.24/520.28 = 229.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.24x = 520.28 × 229.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.24x = 119,518.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,518.72/377.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.82

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