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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.53, 551.60 and 228.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.53, 551.60 and 228.82 is: 343.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.53 : 551.60 = 228.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.53/551.60 = 228.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.53x = 551.60 × 228.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.53x = 126,217.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,217.11/367.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.42

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