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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.81, 515.87 and 226.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.81, 515.87 and 226.41 is: 312.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.81 : 515.87 = 226.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.81/515.87 = 226.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.81x = 515.87 × 226.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.81x = 116,798.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,798.13/373.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.45

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