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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.40, 539.10 and 229.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.40, 539.10 and 229.80 is: 344.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.40 : 539.10 = 229.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.40/539.10 = 229.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.40x = 539.10 × 229.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.40x = 123,885.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,885.18/359.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.70

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