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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.03, 559.76 and 226.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.03, 559.76 and 226.42 is: 339.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.03 : 559.76 = 226.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.03/559.76 = 226.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.03x = 559.76 × 226.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.03x = 126,738.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,738.33/373.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.76

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