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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.32, 557.88 and 227.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.32, 557.88 and 227.60 is: 341.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.32 : 557.88 = 227.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.32/557.88 = 227.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.32x = 557.88 × 227.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.32x = 126,973.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,973.49/372.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.03

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