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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.49, 548.94 and 229.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.49, 548.94 and 229.13 is: 343.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.49 : 548.94 = 229.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.49/548.94 = 229.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.49x = 548.94 × 229.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.49x = 125,778.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,778.80/366.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.20

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