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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.46, 549.71 and 229.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.46, 549.71 and 229.07 is: 343.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.46 : 549.71 = 229.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.46/549.71 = 229.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.46x = 549.71 × 229.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.46x = 125,922.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,922.07/366.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.62

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