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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374, 516.10 and 226.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374, 516.10 and 226.56 is: 312.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374 : 516.10 = 226.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374/516.10 = 226.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374x = 516.10 × 226.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374x = 116,927.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,927.62/374
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.64

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