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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.74, 496.28 and 228.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.74, 496.28 and 228.52 is: 315.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.74 : 496.28 = 228.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.74/496.28 = 228.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.74x = 496.28 × 228.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.74x = 113,409.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,409.91/359.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.26

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