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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.47, 515.43 and 226.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.47, 515.43 and 226.08 is: 312.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.47 : 515.43 = 226.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.47/515.43 = 226.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.47x = 515.43 × 226.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.47x = 116,528.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,528.41/373.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.02

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