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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.44, 563.36 and 229.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.44, 563.36 and 229.23 is: 343.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.44 : 563.36 = 229.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.44/563.36 = 229.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.44x = 563.36 × 229.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.44x = 129,137.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,137.87/375.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.97

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