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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.27, 520.62 and 229.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.27, 520.62 and 229.87 is: 317.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.27 : 520.62 = 229.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.27/520.62 = 229.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.27x = 520.62 × 229.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.27x = 119,672.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,672.32/377.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.21

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