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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 377.97, 521.60 and 228.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 377.97, 521.60 and 228.60 is: 315.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    377.97 : 521.60 = 228.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    377.97/521.60 = 228.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    377.97x = 521.60 × 228.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    377.97x = 119,236.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,236.62/377.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.47

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