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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.44, 518.27 and 226.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.44, 518.27 and 226.13 is: 312.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.44 : 518.27 = 226.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.44/518.27 = 226.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.44x = 518.27 × 226.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.44x = 117,192.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,192.67/375.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.15

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