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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.19, 548.31 and 228.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.19, 548.31 and 228.81 is: 343.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.19 : 548.31 = 228.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.19/548.31 = 228.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.19x = 548.31 × 228.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.19x = 125,458.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,458.81/365.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.54

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