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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.54, 559.80 and 227.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.54, 559.80 and 227.26 is: 340.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.54 : 559.80 = 227.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.54/559.80 = 227.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.54x = 559.80 × 227.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.54x = 127,220.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,220.15/373.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.58

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