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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.29, 560.03 and 229.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.29, 560.03 and 229.11 is: 343.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.29 : 560.03 = 229.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.29/560.03 = 229.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.29x = 560.03 × 229.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.29x = 128,307.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,307.33/373.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.72

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