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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.14, 495.48 and 228.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.14, 495.48 and 228.10 is: 314.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.14 : 495.48 = 228.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.14/495.48 = 228.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.14x = 495.48 × 228.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.14x = 113,018.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,018.99/359.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.69

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