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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.17, 562.57 and 227.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.17, 562.57 and 227.08 is: 340.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.17 : 562.57 = 227.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.17/562.57 = 227.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.17x = 562.57 × 227.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.17x = 127,748.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,748.40/375.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.51

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