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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.05, 548.59 and 228.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.05, 548.59 and 228.77 is: 342.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.05 : 548.59 = 228.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.05/548.59 = 228.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.05x = 548.59 × 228.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.05x = 125,500.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,500.93/366.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.85

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