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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.96, 560.67 and 229.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.96, 560.67 and 229.38 is: 343.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.96 : 560.67 = 229.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.96/560.67 = 229.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.96x = 560.67 × 229.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.96x = 128,606.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,606.48/373.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.90

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