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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.69, 518.37 and 226.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.69, 518.37 and 226.25 is: 312.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.69 : 518.37 = 226.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.69/518.37 = 226.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.69x = 518.37 × 226.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.69x = 117,279.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,279.72/375.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.17

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