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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.59, 559.58 and 228.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.59, 559.58 and 228.87 is: 342.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.59 : 559.58 = 228.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.59/559.58 = 228.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.59x = 559.58 × 228.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.59x = 128,069.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,069.93/373.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.81

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