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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.33, 560.13 and 229.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.33, 560.13 and 229.15 is: 343.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.33 : 560.13 = 229.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.33/560.13 = 229.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.33x = 560.13 × 229.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.33x = 128,353.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,353.79/373.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.81

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