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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.68, 497.80 and 229.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.68, 497.80 and 229.76 is: 317.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.68 : 497.80 = 229.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.68/497.80 = 229.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.68x = 497.80 × 229.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.68x = 114,374.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,374.53/360.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.11

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