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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.54, 548.86 and 229.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.54, 548.86 and 229.69 is: 343.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.54 : 548.86 = 229.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.54/548.86 = 229.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.54x = 548.86 × 229.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.54x = 126,065.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,065.71/366.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.93

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