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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.91, 495.34 and 228.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.91, 495.34 and 228.19 is: 314.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.91 : 495.34 = 228.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.91/495.34 = 228.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.91x = 495.34 × 228.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.91x = 113,031.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,031.63/358.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.93

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