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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.92, 496.72 and 228.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.92, 496.72 and 228.96 is: 315.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.92 : 496.72 = 228.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.92/496.72 = 228.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.92x = 496.72 × 228.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.92x = 113,729.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,729.01/359.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.98

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