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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.12, 549.36 and 229.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.12, 549.36 and 229.23 is: 343.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.12 : 549.36 = 229.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.12/549.36 = 229.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.12x = 549.36 × 229.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.12x = 125,929.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,929.79/366.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.96

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