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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.38, 496.20 and 228.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.38, 496.20 and 228.58 is: 315.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.38 : 496.20 = 228.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.38/496.20 = 228.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.38x = 496.20 × 228.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.38x = 113,421.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,421.40/359.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.60

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