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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.09, 496.85 and 229.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.09, 496.85 and 229.29 is: 316.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.09 : 496.85 = 229.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.09/496.85 = 229.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.09x = 496.85 × 229.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.09x = 113,921.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,921.59/360.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.37

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