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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372, 557.26 and 225.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372, 557.26 and 225.80 is: 338.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372 : 557.26 = 225.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372/557.26 = 225.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372x = 557.26 × 225.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372x = 125,829.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,829.31/372
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.25

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