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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.18, 548.64 and 228.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.18, 548.64 and 228.87 is: 342.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.18 : 548.64 = 228.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.18/548.64 = 228.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.18x = 548.64 × 228.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.18x = 125,567.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,567.24/366.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.91

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