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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.88, 558.24 and 228.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.88, 558.24 and 228.16 is: 341.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.88 : 558.24 = 228.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.88/558.24 = 228.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.88x = 558.24 × 228.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.88x = 127,368.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,368.04/372.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.58

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