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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.18, 563.53 and 229.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.18, 563.53 and 229.08 is: 344.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.18 : 563.53 = 229.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.18/563.53 = 229.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.18x = 563.53 × 229.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.18x = 129,093.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,093.45/375.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.08

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