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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.28, 497.38 and 229.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.28, 497.38 and 229.32 is: 316.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.28 : 497.38 = 229.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.28/497.38 = 229.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.28x = 497.38 × 229.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.28x = 114,059.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,059.18/360.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.58

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