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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360, 496.60 and 228.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360, 496.60 and 228.76 is: 315.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360 : 496.60 = 228.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360/496.60 = 228.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360x = 496.60 × 228.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360x = 113,602.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,602.22/360
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.56

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