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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.62, 497.73 and 229.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.62, 497.73 and 229.59 is: 316.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.62 : 497.73 = 229.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.62/497.73 = 229.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.62x = 497.73 × 229.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.62x = 114,273.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,273.83/360.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.89

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