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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.83, 539.14 and 228.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.83, 539.14 and 228.89 is: 343.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.83 : 539.14 = 228.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.83/539.14 = 228.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.83x = 539.14 × 228.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.83x = 123,402.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,402.98/358.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.91

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