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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.21, 497.43 and 229.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.21, 497.43 and 229.53 is: 316.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.21 : 497.43 = 229.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.21/497.43 = 229.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.21x = 497.43 × 229.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.21x = 114,175.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,175.11/360.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.97

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