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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.92, 538.35 and 229.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.92, 538.35 and 229.11 is: 343.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.92 : 538.35 = 229.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.92/538.35 = 229.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.92x = 538.35 × 229.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.92x = 123,341.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,341.37/358.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.65

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