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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.07, 516.07 and 226.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.07, 516.07 and 226.75 is: 312.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.07 : 516.07 = 226.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.07/516.07 = 226.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.07x = 516.07 × 226.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.07x = 117,018.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,018.83/374.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.83

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