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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.19, 547.90 and 229.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.19, 547.90 and 229.19 is: 342.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.19 : 547.90 = 229.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.19/547.90 = 229.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.19x = 547.90 × 229.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.19x = 125,569.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,569.89/366.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.91

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