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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.53, 548.64 and 229.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.53, 548.64 and 229.10 is: 342.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.53 : 548.64 = 229.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.53/548.64 = 229.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.53x = 548.64 × 229.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.53x = 125,690.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,690.68/366.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.93

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