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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.86, 539.32 and 229.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.86, 539.32 and 229.81 is: 344.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.86 : 539.32 = 229.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.86/539.32 = 229.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.86x = 539.32 × 229.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.86x = 123,939.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,939.01/359.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.41

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