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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.44, 554.27 and 227.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.44, 554.27 and 227.30 is: 340.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.44 : 554.27 = 227.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.44/554.27 = 227.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.44x = 554.27 × 227.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.44x = 125,981.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,981.66/370.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.09

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