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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.54, 515.33 and 226.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.54, 515.33 and 226.14 is: 311.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.54 : 515.33 = 226.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.54/515.33 = 226.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.54x = 515.33 × 226.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.54x = 116,536.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,536.73/373.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.98

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