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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.55, 495.96 and 228.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.55, 495.96 and 228.33 is: 314.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.55 : 495.96 = 228.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.55/495.96 = 228.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.55x = 495.96 × 228.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.55x = 113,242.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,242.55/359.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.96

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