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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.10, 562.83 and 228.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.10, 562.83 and 228.82 is: 343.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.10 : 562.83 = 228.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.10/562.83 = 228.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.10x = 562.83 × 228.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.10x = 128,786.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,786.76/375.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.34

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