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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.12, 538.80 and 229.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.12, 538.80 and 229.26 is: 343.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.12 : 538.80 = 229.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.12/538.80 = 229.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.12x = 538.80 × 229.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.12x = 123,525.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,525.29/359.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.97

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