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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.78, 557.80 and 227.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.78, 557.80 and 227.60 is: 341.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.78 : 557.80 = 227.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.78/557.80 = 227.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.78x = 557.80 × 227.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.78x = 126,955.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,955.28/371.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.48

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