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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.83, 537.90 and 228.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.83, 537.90 and 228.99 is: 343.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.83 : 537.90 = 228.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.83/537.90 = 228.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.83x = 537.90 × 228.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.83x = 123,173.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,173.72/358.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.26

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