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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.72, 562.49 and 228.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.72, 562.49 and 228.79 is: 343.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.72 : 562.49 = 228.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.72/562.49 = 228.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.72x = 562.49 × 228.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.72x = 128,688.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,688.13/374.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.42

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