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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.17, 548.88 and 228.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.17, 548.88 and 228.90 is: 343.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.17 : 548.88 = 228.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.17/548.88 = 228.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.17x = 548.88 × 228.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.17x = 125,639.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,639.96/366.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.12

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