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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.98, 515.97 and 226.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.98, 515.97 and 226.56 is: 312.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.98 : 515.97 = 226.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.98/515.97 = 226.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.98x = 515.97 × 226.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.98x = 116,898.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,898.16/373.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.58

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