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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.81, 558.26 and 228.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.81, 558.26 and 228.17 is: 342.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.81 : 558.26 = 228.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.81/558.26 = 228.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.81x = 558.26 × 228.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.81x = 127,377.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,377.04/371.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.59

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