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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.26, 515.08 and 226.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.26, 515.08 and 226.10 is: 312.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.26 : 515.08 = 226.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.26/515.08 = 226.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.26x = 515.08 × 226.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.26x = 116,459.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,459.59/373.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.01

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