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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.19, 516.39 and 226.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.19, 516.39 and 226.94 is: 313.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.19 : 516.39 = 226.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.19/516.39 = 226.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.19x = 516.39 × 226.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.19x = 117,188.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,188.41/374.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.18

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