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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.46, 557.49 and 226.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.46, 557.49 and 226.74 is: 340.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.46 : 557.49 = 226.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.46/557.49 = 226.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.46x = 557.49 × 226.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.46x = 126,405.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,405.28/371.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.29

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