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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.47, 520.92 and 228.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.47, 520.92 and 228.10 is: 314.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.47 : 520.92 = 228.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.47/520.92 = 228.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.47x = 520.92 × 228.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.47x = 118,821.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,821.85/377.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.78

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