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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.59, 497.34 and 229.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.59, 497.34 and 229.50 is: 316.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.59 : 497.34 = 229.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.59/497.34 = 229.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.59x = 497.34 × 229.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.59x = 114,139.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,139.53/360.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.54

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