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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.50, 497.48 and 229.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.50, 497.48 and 229.50 is: 316.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.50 : 497.48 = 229.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.50/497.48 = 229.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.50x = 497.48 × 229.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.50x = 114,170.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,170.51/360.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.70

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