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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.36, 516.49 and 226.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.36, 516.49 and 226.74 is: 312.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.36 : 516.49 = 226.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.36/516.49 = 226.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.36x = 516.49 × 226.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.36x = 117,108.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,108.94/374.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.82

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