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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.54, 549.40 and 229.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.54, 549.40 and 229.39 is: 343.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.54 : 549.40 = 229.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.54/549.40 = 229.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.54x = 549.40 × 229.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.54x = 126,027.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,027.67/366.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.83

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