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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.27, 515.01 and 225.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.27, 515.01 and 225.93 is: 311.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.27 : 515.01 = 225.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.27/515.01 = 225.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.27x = 515.01 × 225.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.27x = 116,356.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,356.21/373.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.72

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