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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.38, 515.32 and 225.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.38, 515.32 and 225.99 is: 311.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.38 : 515.32 = 225.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.38/515.32 = 225.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.38x = 515.32 × 225.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.38x = 116,457.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,457.17/373.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.90

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