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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.06, 514.58 and 225.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.06, 514.58 and 225.64 is: 311.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.06 : 514.58 = 225.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.06/514.58 = 225.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.06x = 514.58 × 225.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.06x = 116,109.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,109.83/373.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.24

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