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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.98, 558 and 228.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.98, 558 and 228.61 is: 342.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.98 : 558 = 228.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.98/558 = 228.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.98x = 558 × 228.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.98x = 127,564.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,564.38/371.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.93

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