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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.22, 556.83 and 227.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.22, 556.83 and 227.04 is: 340.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.22 : 556.83 = 227.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.22/556.83 = 227.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.22x = 556.83 × 227.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.22x = 126,422.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,422.68/371.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.56

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