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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.53, 515.33 and 226.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.53, 515.33 and 226.11 is: 311.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.53 : 515.33 = 226.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.53/515.33 = 226.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.53x = 515.33 × 226.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.53x = 116,521.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,521.27/373.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.95

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