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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.52, 515.30 and 226.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.52, 515.30 and 226.20 is: 312.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.52 : 515.30 = 226.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.52/515.30 = 226.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.52x = 515.30 × 226.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.52x = 116,560.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,560.86/373.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.06

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