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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.09, 495.56 and 228.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.09, 495.56 and 228.14 is: 314.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.09 : 495.56 = 228.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.09/495.56 = 228.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.09x = 495.56 × 228.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.09x = 113,057.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,057.06/359.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.84

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