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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.30, 548.37 and 228.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.30, 548.37 and 228.92 is: 342.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.30 : 548.37 = 228.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.30/548.37 = 228.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.30x = 548.37 × 228.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.30x = 125,530.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,530.12/366.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.70

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