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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.63, 547.07 and 228.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.63, 547.07 and 228.03 is: 341.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.63 : 547.07 = 228.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.63/547.07 = 228.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.63x = 547.07 × 228.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.63x = 124,745.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,745.18/365.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.18

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