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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.29, 496.96 and 229.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.29, 496.96 and 229.48 is: 316.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.29 : 496.96 = 229.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.29/496.96 = 229.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.29x = 496.96 × 229.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.29x = 114,040.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,040.56/360.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.52

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