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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.38, 520.68 and 229.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.38, 520.68 and 229.96 is: 317.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.38 : 520.68 = 229.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.38/520.68 = 229.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.38x = 520.68 × 229.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.38x = 119,735.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,735.57/377.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.28

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