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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.30, 561.26 and 226.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.30, 561.26 and 226.20 is: 339.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.30 : 561.26 = 226.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.30/561.26 = 226.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.30x = 561.26 × 226.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.30x = 126,957.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,957.01/374.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.19

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