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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.33, 515.22 and 226.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.33, 515.22 and 226.08 is: 312.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.33 : 515.22 = 226.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.33/515.22 = 226.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.33x = 515.22 × 226.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.33x = 116,480.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,480.94/373.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.01

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