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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.92, 560.13 and 227.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.92, 560.13 and 227.49 is: 340.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.92 : 560.13 = 227.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.92/560.13 = 227.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.92x = 560.13 × 227.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.92x = 127,423.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,423.97/373.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.78

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