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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.95, 537.83 and 228.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.95, 537.83 and 228.01 is: 342.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.95 : 537.83 = 228.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.95/537.83 = 228.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.95x = 537.83 × 228.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.95x = 122,631.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,631.01/357.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.59

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