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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.58, 548.17 and 228.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.58, 548.17 and 228.89 is: 343.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.58 : 548.17 = 228.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.58/548.17 = 228.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.58x = 548.17 × 228.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.58x = 125,471.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,471.43/365.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.21

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