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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.31, 546.95 and 228.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.31, 546.95 and 228.42 is: 342.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.31 : 546.95 = 228.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.31/546.95 = 228.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.31x = 546.95 × 228.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.31x = 124,934.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,934.89/365.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.00

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