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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.40, 557.98 and 227.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.40, 557.98 and 227.81 is: 341.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.40 : 557.98 = 227.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.40/557.98 = 227.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.40x = 557.98 × 227.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.40x = 127,114.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,114.25/372.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.34

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