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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.44, 548.27 and 228.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.44, 548.27 and 228.29 is: 342.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.44 : 548.27 = 228.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.44/548.27 = 228.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.44x = 548.27 × 228.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.44x = 125,166.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,166.16/365.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.51

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