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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.10, 547.65 and 228.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.10, 547.65 and 228.08 is: 342.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.10 : 547.65 = 228.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.10/547.65 = 228.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.10x = 547.65 × 228.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.10x = 124,905.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,905.27/365.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.11

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