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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.02, 557.72 and 227.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.02, 557.72 and 227.44 is: 340.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.02 : 557.72 = 227.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.02/557.72 = 227.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.02x = 557.72 × 227.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.02x = 126,846.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,846.16/372.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.96

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