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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.78, 560.74 and 227.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.78, 560.74 and 227.64 is: 341.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.78 : 560.74 = 227.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.78/560.74 = 227.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.78x = 560.74 × 227.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.78x = 127,646.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,646.85/373.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.50

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