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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.28, 495.42 and 228.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.28, 495.42 and 228.06 is: 314.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.28 : 495.42 = 228.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.28/495.42 = 228.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.28x = 495.42 × 228.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.28x = 112,985.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,985.49/359.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.48

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