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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.29, 547.70 and 228.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.29, 547.70 and 228.13 is: 342.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.29 : 547.70 = 228.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.29/547.70 = 228.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.29x = 547.70 × 228.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.29x = 124,944.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,944.29/365.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.04

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