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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.96, 537.58 and 228.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.96, 537.58 and 228.56 is: 342.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.96 : 537.58 = 228.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.96/537.58 = 228.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.96x = 537.58 × 228.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.96x = 122,869.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,869.28/358.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.29

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