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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.22, 495.78 and 228.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.22, 495.78 and 228.28 is: 315.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.22 : 495.78 = 228.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.22/495.78 = 228.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.22x = 495.78 × 228.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.22x = 113,176.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,176.66/359.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.06

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