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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.47, 495.61 and 228.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.47, 495.61 and 228.25 is: 314.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.47 : 495.61 = 228.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.47/495.61 = 228.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.47x = 495.61 × 228.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.47x = 113,122.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,122.98/359.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.69

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