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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.96, 561.24 and 229.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.96, 561.24 and 229.24 is: 344.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.96 : 561.24 = 229.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.96/561.24 = 229.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.96x = 561.24 × 229.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.96x = 128,658.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,658.66/373.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.04

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