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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.66, 496.32 and 228.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.66, 496.32 and 228.80 is: 315.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.66 : 496.32 = 228.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.66/496.32 = 228.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.66x = 496.32 × 228.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.66x = 113,558.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,558.02/359.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.74

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