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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.40, 496.08 and 228.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.40, 496.08 and 228.46 is: 315.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.40 : 496.08 = 228.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.40/496.08 = 228.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.40x = 496.08 × 228.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.40x = 113,334.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,334.44/359.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.34

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