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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.34, 515.22 and 225.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.34, 515.22 and 225.95 is: 311.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.34 : 515.22 = 225.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.34/515.22 = 225.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.34x = 515.22 × 225.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.34x = 116,413.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,413.96/373.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.82

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