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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.55, 555.15 and 226.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.55, 555.15 and 226.10 is: 338.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.55 : 555.15 = 226.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.55/555.15 = 226.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.55x = 555.15 × 226.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.55x = 125,519.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,519.42/370.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.74

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