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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.24, 548.68 and 229.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.24, 548.68 and 229.20 is: 343.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.24 : 548.68 = 229.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.24/548.68 = 229.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.24x = 548.68 × 229.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.24x = 125,757.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,757.46/366.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.37

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