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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.60, 538.80 and 228.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.60, 538.80 and 228.66 is: 343.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.60 : 538.80 = 228.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.60/538.80 = 228.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.60x = 538.80 × 228.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.60x = 123,202.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,202.01/358.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.56

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