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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.64, 521.07 and 228.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.64, 521.07 and 228.23 is: 314.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.64 : 521.07 = 228.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.64/521.07 = 228.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.64x = 521.07 × 228.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.64x = 118,921.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,921.20/377.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.91

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