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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.40, 560.24 and 227.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.40, 560.24 and 227.45 is: 341.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.40 : 560.24 = 227.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.40/560.24 = 227.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.40x = 560.24 × 227.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.40x = 127,422.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,422.65/373.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.25

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