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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.11, 496.77 and 229.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.11, 496.77 and 229.23 is: 316.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.11 : 496.77 = 229.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.11/496.77 = 229.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.11x = 496.77 × 229.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.11x = 113,874.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,874.59/360.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.23

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