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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.36, 515.15 and 225.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.36, 515.15 and 225.96 is: 311.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.36 : 515.15 = 225.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.36/515.15 = 225.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.36x = 515.15 × 225.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.36x = 116,399.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,399.59/373.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.77

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