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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.56, 496.24 and 228.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.56, 496.24 and 228.60 is: 315.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.56 : 496.24 = 228.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.56/496.24 = 228.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.56x = 496.24 × 228.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.56x = 113,440.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,440.46/359.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.50

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