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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.62, 515.51 and 226.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.62, 515.51 and 226.25 is: 312.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.62 : 515.51 = 226.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.62/515.51 = 226.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.62x = 515.51 × 226.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.62x = 116,634.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,634.14/373.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.17

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