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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.86, 559.38 and 228.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.86, 559.38 and 228.68 is: 343.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.86 : 559.38 = 228.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.86/559.38 = 228.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.86x = 559.38 × 228.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.86x = 127,919.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,919.02/372.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.08

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