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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.40, 556.16 and 226.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.40, 556.16 and 226.72 is: 340.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.40 : 556.16 = 226.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.40/556.16 = 226.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.40x = 556.16 × 226.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.40x = 126,092.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,092.60/370.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.42

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