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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.56, 548.67 and 228.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.56, 548.67 and 228.19 is: 342.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.56 : 548.67 = 228.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.56/548.67 = 228.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.56x = 548.67 × 228.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.56x = 125,201.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,201.01/365.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.49

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