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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.02, 560.28 and 227.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.02, 560.28 and 227.69 is: 341.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.02 : 560.28 = 227.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.02/560.28 = 227.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.02x = 560.28 × 227.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.02x = 127,570.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,570.15/374.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.08

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