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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.79, 496.31 and 228.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.79, 496.31 and 228.89 is: 315.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.79 : 496.31 = 228.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.79/496.31 = 228.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.79x = 496.31 × 228.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.79x = 113,596.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,596.77/359.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.73

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