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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.79, 556.20 and 227.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.79, 556.20 and 227.42 is: 341.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.79 : 556.20 = 227.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.79/556.20 = 227.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.79x = 556.20 × 227.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.79x = 126,491.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,491.00/370.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.14

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