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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.51, 557.48 and 226.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.51, 557.48 and 226.17 is: 338.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.51 : 557.48 = 226.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.51/557.48 = 226.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.51x = 557.48 × 226.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.51x = 126,085.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,085.25/372.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.47

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