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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.95, 495.68 and 228

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.95, 495.68 and 228 is: 314.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.95 : 495.68 = 228 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.95/495.68 = 228/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.95x = 495.68 × 228
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.95x = 113,015.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,015.04/358.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.85

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