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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.71, 555.26 and 226.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.71, 555.26 and 226.26 is: 338.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.71 : 555.26 = 226.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.71/555.26 = 226.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.71x = 555.26 × 226.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.71x = 125,632.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,632.00/370.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.90

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