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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.73, 537.64 and 228.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.73, 537.64 and 228.68 is: 342.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.73 : 537.64 = 228.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.73/537.64 = 228.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.73x = 537.64 × 228.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.73x = 122,947.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,947.78/358.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.73

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