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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.73, 496.35 and 228.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.73, 496.35 and 228.96 is: 315.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.73 : 496.35 = 228.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.73/496.35 = 228.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.73x = 496.35 × 228.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.73x = 113,644.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,644.30/359.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.92

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