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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.74, 518.15 and 226.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.74, 518.15 and 226.32 is: 312.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.74 : 518.15 = 226.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.74/518.15 = 226.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.74x = 518.15 × 226.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.74x = 117,266.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,266.58/375.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.10

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