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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.07, 495.53 and 228.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.07, 495.53 and 228.06 is: 314.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.07 : 495.53 = 228.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.07/495.53 = 228.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.07x = 495.53 × 228.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.07x = 113,009.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,009.43/359.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.73

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