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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.94, 496.62 and 229.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.94, 496.62 and 229.02 is: 315.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.94 : 496.62 = 229.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.94/496.62 = 229.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.94x = 496.62 × 229.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.94x = 113,735.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,735.91/359.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.99

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