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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.26, 550.09 and 228.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.26, 550.09 and 228.47 is: 342.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.26 : 550.09 = 228.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.26/550.09 = 228.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.26x = 550.09 × 228.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.26x = 125,675.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,675.17/367.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.20

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