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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.80, 538.02 and 228.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.80, 538.02 and 228.57 is: 342.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.80 : 538.02 = 228.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.80/538.02 = 228.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.80x = 538.02 × 228.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.80x = 122,975.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,975.23/358.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.74

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