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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.37, 497.23 and 229.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.37, 497.23 and 229.15 is: 316.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.37 : 497.23 = 229.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.37/497.23 = 229.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.37x = 497.23 × 229.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.37x = 113,940.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,940.25/360.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.18

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