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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.48, 558.81 and 226.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.48, 558.81 and 226.69 is: 339.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.48 : 558.81 = 226.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.48/558.81 = 226.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.48x = 558.81 × 226.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.48x = 126,676.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,676.64/373.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.18

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