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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.95, 516.04 and 226.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.95, 516.04 and 226.67 is: 312.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.95 : 516.04 = 226.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.95/516.04 = 226.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.95x = 516.04 × 226.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.95x = 116,967.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,967.64/373.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.79

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