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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.09, 548.73 and 229.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.09, 548.73 and 229.20 is: 343.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.09 : 548.73 = 229.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.09/548.73 = 229.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.09x = 548.73 × 229.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.09x = 125,768.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,768.92/366.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.55

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