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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.12, 496.74 and 229.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.12, 496.74 and 229.20 is: 316.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.12 : 496.74 = 229.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.12/496.74 = 229.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.12x = 496.74 × 229.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.12x = 113,852.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,852.81/360.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.15

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