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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.72, 496.34 and 228.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.72, 496.34 and 228.90 is: 315.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.72 : 496.34 = 228.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.72/496.34 = 228.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.72x = 496.34 × 228.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.72x = 113,612.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,612.23/359.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.84

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