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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.60, 515.46 and 226.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.60, 515.46 and 226.14 is: 312.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.60 : 515.46 = 226.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.60/515.46 = 226.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.60x = 515.46 × 226.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.60x = 116,566.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,566.12/373.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.01

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