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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.91, 539.55 and 229.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.91, 539.55 and 229.97 is: 344.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.91 : 539.55 = 229.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.91/539.55 = 229.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.91x = 539.55 × 229.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.91x = 124,081.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,081.66/359.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.76

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