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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.48, 518.21 and 226.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.48, 518.21 and 226.11 is: 312.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.48 : 518.21 = 226.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.48/518.21 = 226.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.48x = 518.21 × 226.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.48x = 117,172.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,172.62/375.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.06

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