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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.29, 515.15 and 226.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.29, 515.15 and 226.01 is: 311.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.29 : 515.15 = 226.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.29/515.15 = 226.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.29x = 515.15 × 226.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.29x = 116,425.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,425.35/373.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.89

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