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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.71, 556.29 and 226.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.71, 556.29 and 226.13 is: 339.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.71 : 556.29 = 226.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.71/556.29 = 226.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.71x = 556.29 × 226.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.71x = 125,791.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,791.08/370.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.32

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