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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.49, 496.17 and 228.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.49, 496.17 and 228.47 is: 315.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.49 : 496.17 = 228.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.49/496.17 = 228.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.49x = 496.17 × 228.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.49x = 113,357.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,357.48/359.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.33

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