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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.16, 514.88 and 225.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.16, 514.88 and 225.88 is: 311.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.16 : 514.88 = 225.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.16/514.88 = 225.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.16x = 514.88 × 225.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.16x = 116,301.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,301.09/373.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.67

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