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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.95, 556.77 and 226.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.95, 556.77 and 226.95 is: 340.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.95 : 556.77 = 226.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.95/556.77 = 226.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.95x = 556.77 × 226.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.95x = 126,358.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,358.95/370.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.64

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