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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.27, 495.67 and 228.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.27, 495.67 and 228.35 is: 315.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.27 : 495.67 = 228.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.27/495.67 = 228.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.27x = 495.67 × 228.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.27x = 113,187.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,187.34/359.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.05

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