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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.44, 539.66 and 229.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.44, 539.66 and 229.04 is: 343.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.44 : 539.66 = 229.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.44/539.66 = 229.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.44x = 539.66 × 229.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.44x = 123,603.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,603.73/359.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.88

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