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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.04, 516.09 and 226.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.04, 516.09 and 226.65 is: 312.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.04 : 516.09 = 226.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.04/516.09 = 226.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.04x = 516.09 × 226.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.04x = 116,969.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,969.78/374.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.72

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