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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.03, 549.18 and 229.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.03, 549.18 and 229.43 is: 343.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.03 : 549.18 = 229.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.03/549.18 = 229.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.03x = 549.18 × 229.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.03x = 125,999.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,999.74/367.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.29

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