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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.83, 537.44 and 228.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.83, 537.44 and 228.83 is: 342.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.83 : 537.44 = 228.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.83/537.44 = 228.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.83x = 537.44 × 228.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.83x = 122,978.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,978.56/358.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.72

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