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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.25, 515.11 and 225.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.25, 515.11 and 225.89 is: 311.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.25 : 515.11 = 225.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.25/515.11 = 225.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.25x = 515.11 × 225.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.25x = 116,358.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,358.20/373.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.74

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