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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.40, 558.63 and 228.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.40, 558.63 and 228.22 is: 342.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.40 : 558.63 = 228.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.40/558.63 = 228.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.40x = 558.63 × 228.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.40x = 127,489.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,489.14/372.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.35

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