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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.61, 538.82 and 228.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.61, 538.82 and 228.67 is: 343.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.61 : 538.82 = 228.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.61/538.82 = 228.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.61x = 538.82 × 228.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.61x = 123,211.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,211.97/358.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.58

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