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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.11, 497.03 and 229.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.11, 497.03 and 229.09 is: 316.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.11 : 497.03 = 229.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.11/497.03 = 229.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.11x = 497.03 × 229.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.11x = 113,864.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,864.60/360.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.19

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