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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.96, 557.64 and 227.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.96, 557.64 and 227.63 is: 341.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.96 : 557.64 = 227.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.96/557.64 = 227.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.96x = 557.64 × 227.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.96x = 126,935.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,935.59/371.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.26

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