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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.33, 515.21 and 225.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.33, 515.21 and 225.97 is: 311.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.33 : 515.21 = 225.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.33/515.21 = 225.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.33x = 515.21 × 225.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.33x = 116,423.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,423.75/373.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.86

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