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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.18, 515.25 and 226.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.18, 515.25 and 226.07 is: 312.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.18 : 515.25 = 226.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.18/515.25 = 226.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.18x = 515.25 × 226.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.18x = 116,482.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,482.57/373.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.14

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