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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.17, 539.67 and 229.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.17, 539.67 and 229.24 is: 344.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.17 : 539.67 = 229.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.17/539.67 = 229.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.17x = 539.67 × 229.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.17x = 123,711.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,711.25/359.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.43

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