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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.94, 549.33 and 229.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.94, 549.33 and 229.54 is: 343.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.94 : 549.33 = 229.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.94/549.33 = 229.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.94x = 549.33 × 229.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.94x = 126,093.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,093.21/366.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.63

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