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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.57, 537.48 and 228.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.57, 537.48 and 228.16 is: 342.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.57 : 537.48 = 228.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.57/537.48 = 228.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.57x = 537.48 × 228.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.57x = 122,630.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,630.30/358.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.00

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