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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.70, 537.96 and 228.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.70, 537.96 and 228.50 is: 342.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.70 : 537.96 = 228.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.70/537.96 = 228.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.70x = 537.96 × 228.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.70x = 122,925.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,925.79/358.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.70

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