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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.77, 537.56 and 228.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.77, 537.56 and 228.75 is: 342.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.77 : 537.56 = 228.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.77/537.56 = 228.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.77x = 537.56 × 228.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.77x = 122,965.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,965.71/358.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.74

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