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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.48, 551.36 and 229.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.48, 551.36 and 229.16 is: 342.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.48 : 551.36 = 229.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.48/551.36 = 229.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.48x = 551.36 × 229.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.48x = 126,351.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,351.61/368.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.90

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