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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.52, 515.49 and 226.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.52, 515.49 and 226.13 is: 312.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.52 : 515.49 = 226.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.52/515.49 = 226.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.52x = 515.49 × 226.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.52x = 116,569.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,569.04/373.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.08

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