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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360, 496.80 and 229.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360, 496.80 and 229.14 is: 316.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360 : 496.80 = 229.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360/496.80 = 229.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360x = 496.80 × 229.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360x = 113,836.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,836.75/360
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.21

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