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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.94, 547.99 and 228.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.94, 547.99 and 228.57 is: 342.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.94 : 547.99 = 228.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.94/547.99 = 228.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.94x = 547.99 × 228.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.94x = 125,252.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,252.73/365.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.28

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