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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.51, 537.68 and 228.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.51, 537.68 and 228.32 is: 342.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.51 : 537.68 = 228.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.51/537.68 = 228.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.51x = 537.68 × 228.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.51x = 122,759.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,759.84/358.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.42

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