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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.38, 560.28 and 227.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.38, 560.28 and 227.19 is: 340.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.38 : 560.28 = 227.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.38/560.28 = 227.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.38x = 560.28 × 227.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.38x = 127,290.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,290.01/373.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.91

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