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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.59, 560.03 and 226.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.59, 560.03 and 226.98 is: 340.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.59 : 560.03 = 226.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.59/560.03 = 226.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.59x = 560.03 × 226.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.59x = 127,114.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,114.47/373.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.25

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