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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.05, 549.50 and 229.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.05, 549.50 and 229.67 is: 343.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.05 : 549.50 = 229.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.05/549.50 = 229.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.05x = 549.50 × 229.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.05x = 126,199.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,199.77/367.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.82

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