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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.93, 548.36 and 228.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.93, 548.36 and 228.57 is: 342.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.93 : 548.36 = 228.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.93/548.36 = 228.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.93x = 548.36 × 228.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.93x = 125,338.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,338.65/365.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.52

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