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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.69, 515.69 and 226.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.69, 515.69 and 226.32 is: 312.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.69 : 515.69 = 226.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.69/515.69 = 226.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.69x = 515.69 × 226.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.69x = 116,710.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,710.83/373.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.32

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