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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.32, 548.34 and 228.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.32, 548.34 and 228.52 is: 343.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.32 : 548.34 = 228.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.32/548.34 = 228.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.32x = 548.34 × 228.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.32x = 125,306.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,306.66/365.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.01

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