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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.64, 548.17 and 228.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.64, 548.17 and 228.75 is: 342.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.64 : 548.17 = 228.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.64/548.17 = 228.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.64x = 548.17 × 228.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.64x = 125,393.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,393.89/365.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.94

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