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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.78, 538.32 and 228.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.78, 538.32 and 228.64 is: 343.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.78 : 538.32 = 228.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.78/538.32 = 228.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.78x = 538.32 × 228.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.78x = 123,081.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,081.48/358.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.06

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