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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.44, 560.70 and 228.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.44, 560.70 and 228.72 is: 343.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.44 : 560.70 = 228.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.44/560.70 = 228.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.44x = 560.70 × 228.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.44x = 128,243.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,243.30/373.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.41

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