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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.87, 515.95 and 226.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.87, 515.95 and 226.48 is: 312.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.87 : 515.95 = 226.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.87/515.95 = 226.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.87x = 515.95 × 226.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.87x = 116,849.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,849.78/373.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.54

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