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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.33, 548.61 and 229.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.33, 548.61 and 229.26 is: 343.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.33 : 548.61 = 229.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.33/548.61 = 229.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.33x = 548.61 × 229.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.33x = 125,774.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,774.33/366.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.34

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