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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.28, 548.88 and 229.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.28, 548.88 and 229.48 is: 343.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.28 : 548.88 = 229.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.28/548.88 = 229.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.28x = 548.88 × 229.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.28x = 125,956.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,956.98/366.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.88

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