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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.35, 515.25 and 225.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.35, 515.25 and 225.98 is: 311.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.35 : 515.25 = 225.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.35/515.25 = 225.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.35x = 515.25 × 225.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.35x = 116,435.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,435.55/373.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.87

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