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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.32, 496.98 and 229.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.32, 496.98 and 229.40 is: 316.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.32 : 496.98 = 229.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.32/496.98 = 229.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.32x = 496.98 × 229.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.32x = 114,007.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,007.21/360.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.41

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