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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.20, 555.08 and 226.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.20, 555.08 and 226.02 is: 338.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.20 : 555.08 = 226.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.20/555.08 = 226.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.20x = 555.08 × 226.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.20x = 125,459.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,459.18/370.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.90

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