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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.03, 557.42 and 227.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.03, 557.42 and 227.45 is: 340.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.03 : 557.42 = 227.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.03/557.42 = 227.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.03x = 557.42 × 227.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.03x = 126,781.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,781.25/372.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.78

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