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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.18, 562.03 and 228.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.18, 562.03 and 228.08 is: 342.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.18 : 562.03 = 228.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.18/562.03 = 228.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.18x = 562.03 × 228.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.18x = 128,187.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,187.80/374.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.58

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