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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.14, 560.67 and 227.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.14, 560.67 and 227.40 is: 340.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.14 : 560.67 = 227.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.14/560.67 = 227.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.14x = 560.67 × 227.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.14x = 127,496.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,496.36/374.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.77

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