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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.40, 555.24 and 226.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.40, 555.24 and 226.40 is: 339.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.40 : 555.24 = 226.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.40/555.24 = 226.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.40x = 555.24 × 226.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.40x = 125,706.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,706.34/370.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.38

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