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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.51, 556.72 and 226.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.51, 556.72 and 226.88 is: 339.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.51 : 556.72 = 226.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.51/556.72 = 226.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.51x = 556.72 × 226.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.51x = 126,308.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,308.63/371.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.99

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