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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.90, 549.27 and 229.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.90, 549.27 and 229.53 is: 343.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.90 : 549.27 = 229.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.90/549.27 = 229.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.90x = 549.27 × 229.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.90x = 126,070.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,070.05/366.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.61

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