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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.87, 559.71 and 228.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.87, 559.71 and 228.96 is: 343.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.87 : 559.71 = 228.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.87/559.71 = 228.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.87x = 559.71 × 228.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.87x = 128,151.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,151.20/372.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.69

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