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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.79, 558.90 and 228.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.79, 558.90 and 228.42 is: 343.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.79 : 558.90 = 228.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.79/558.90 = 228.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.79x = 558.90 × 228.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.79x = 127,663.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,663.94/371.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.38

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