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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.56, 556.20 and 226.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.56, 556.20 and 226.56 is: 340.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.56 : 556.20 = 226.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.56/556.20 = 226.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.56x = 556.20 × 226.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.56x = 126,012.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,012.67/370.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.06

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