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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.58, 558.60 and 228.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.58, 558.60 and 228.14 is: 342.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.58 : 558.60 = 228.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.58/558.60 = 228.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.58x = 558.60 × 228.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.58x = 127,439.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,439.00/372.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.04

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