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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372.92, 558.63 and 226.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372.92, 558.63 and 226.49 is: 339.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372.92 : 558.63 = 226.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372.92/558.63 = 226.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372.92x = 558.63 × 226.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372.92x = 126,521.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,521.32/372.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.28

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