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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.63, 515.40 and 226.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.63, 515.40 and 226.31 is: 312.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.63 : 515.40 = 226.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.63/515.40 = 226.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.63x = 515.40 × 226.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.63x = 116,640.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,640.17/373.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.18

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