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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.46, 561.42 and 229.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.46, 561.42 and 229.88 is: 344.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.46 : 561.42 = 229.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.46/561.42 = 229.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.46x = 561.42 × 229.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.46x = 129,056.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,056.42/374.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.65

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