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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.24, 497.20 and 229.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.24, 497.20 and 229.40 is: 316.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.24 : 497.20 = 229.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.24/497.20 = 229.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.24x = 497.20 × 229.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.24x = 114,057.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,057.68/360.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.62

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