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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.84, 555.45 and 226.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.84, 555.45 and 226.12 is: 338.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.84 : 555.45 = 226.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.84/555.45 = 226.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.84x = 555.45 × 226.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.84x = 125,598.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,598.35/370.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.69

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