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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.86, 538.66 and 228.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.86, 538.66 and 228.90 is: 343.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.86 : 538.66 = 228.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.86/538.66 = 228.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.86x = 538.66 × 228.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.86x = 123,299.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,299.27/358.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.59

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