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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366, 547.63 and 228.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366, 547.63 and 228.40 is: 341.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366 : 547.63 = 228.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366/547.63 = 228.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366x = 547.63 × 228.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366x = 125,078.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,078.69/366
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.75

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