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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.80, 537.32 and 228.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.80, 537.32 and 228.38 is: 342.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.80 : 537.32 = 228.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.80/537.32 = 228.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.80x = 537.32 × 228.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.80x = 122,713.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,713.14/358.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.01

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