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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.68, 548.64 and 228.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.68, 548.64 and 228.84 is: 343.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.68 : 548.64 = 228.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.68/548.64 = 228.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.68x = 548.64 × 228.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.68x = 125,550.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,550.78/365.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.34

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