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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.98, 516.21 and 226.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.98, 516.21 and 226.71 is: 312.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.98 : 516.21 = 226.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.98/516.21 = 226.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.98x = 516.21 × 226.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.98x = 117,029.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,029.97/373.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.93

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