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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.22, 563.24 and 229.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.22, 563.24 and 229.29 is: 344.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.22 : 563.24 = 229.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.22/563.24 = 229.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.22x = 563.24 × 229.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.22x = 129,145.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,145.30/375.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.19

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