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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.08, 558.08 and 227.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.08, 558.08 and 227.76 is: 341.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.08 : 558.08 = 227.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.08/558.08 = 227.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.08x = 558.08 × 227.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.08x = 127,108.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,108.30/372.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.62

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