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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.30, 539.12 and 229.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.30, 539.12 and 229.16 is: 343.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.30 : 539.12 = 229.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.30/539.12 = 229.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.30x = 539.12 × 229.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.30x = 123,546.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,546.66/359.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.85

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