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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.87, 496.69 and 228.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.87, 496.69 and 228.85 is: 315.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.87 : 496.69 = 228.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.87/496.69 = 228.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.87x = 496.69 × 228.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.87x = 113,665.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,665.69/359.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.86

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