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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.44, 515.25 and 226.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.44, 515.25 and 226.07 is: 311.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.44 : 515.25 = 226.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.44/515.25 = 226.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.44x = 515.25 × 226.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.44x = 116,479.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,479.99/373.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.91

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