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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.63, 515.64 and 226.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.63, 515.64 and 226.23 is: 312.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.63 : 515.64 = 226.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.63/515.64 = 226.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.63x = 515.64 × 226.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.63x = 116,653.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,653.69/373.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.22

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