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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.63, 557.87 and 227.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.63, 557.87 and 227.91 is: 341.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.63 : 557.87 = 227.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.63/557.87 = 227.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.63x = 557.87 × 227.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.63x = 127,143.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,143.01/372.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.20

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