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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.91, 549.38 and 228.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.91, 549.38 and 228.56 is: 343.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.91 : 549.38 = 228.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.91/549.38 = 228.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.91x = 549.38 × 228.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.91x = 125,562.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,562.40/365.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.15

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