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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.25, 548.22 and 228.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.25, 548.22 and 228.56 is: 343.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.25 : 548.22 = 228.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.25/548.22 = 228.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.25x = 548.22 × 228.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.25x = 125,298.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,298.42/365.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.05

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