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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.45, 515.41 and 226.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.45, 515.41 and 226.10 is: 312.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.45 : 515.41 = 226.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.45/515.41 = 226.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.45x = 515.41 × 226.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.45x = 116,534.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,534.20/373.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.05

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