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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.66, 496.42 and 228.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.66, 496.42 and 228.65 is: 315.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.66 : 496.42 = 228.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.66/496.42 = 228.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.66x = 496.42 × 228.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.66x = 113,503.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,503.38/359.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.58

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