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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.42, 497.54 and 229.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.42, 497.54 and 229.34 is: 316.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.42 : 497.54 = 229.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.42/497.54 = 229.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.42x = 497.54 × 229.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.42x = 114,105.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,105.82/360.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.59

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