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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.74, 559.54 and 228.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.74, 559.54 and 228.48 is: 342.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.74 : 559.54 = 228.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.74/559.54 = 228.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.74x = 559.54 × 228.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.74x = 127,843.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,843.70/373.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.07

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