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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.66, 547.88 and 228.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.66, 547.88 and 228.38 is: 342.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.66 : 547.88 = 228.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.66/547.88 = 228.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.66x = 547.88 × 228.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.66x = 125,124.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,124.83/365.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.19

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