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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.70, 496.53 and 228.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.70, 496.53 and 228.87 is: 315.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.70 : 496.53 = 228.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.70/496.53 = 228.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.70x = 496.53 × 228.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.70x = 113,640.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,640.82/359.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.93

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