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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.87, 561.21 and 229.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.87, 561.21 and 229.96 is: 345.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.87 : 561.21 = 229.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.87/561.21 = 229.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.87x = 561.21 × 229.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.87x = 129,055.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,055.85/373.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.19

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