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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.29, 539.01 and 228.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.29, 539.01 and 228.06 is: 341.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.29 : 539.01 = 228.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.29/539.01 = 228.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.29x = 539.01 × 228.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.29x = 122,926.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,926.62/360.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.19

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