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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.92, 538.02 and 228.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.92, 538.02 and 228.48 is: 342.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.92 : 538.02 = 228.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.92/538.02 = 228.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.92x = 538.02 × 228.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.92x = 122,926.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,926.81/358.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.49

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