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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.70, 497.80 and 229.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.70, 497.80 and 229.74 is: 317.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.70 : 497.80 = 229.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.70/497.80 = 229.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.70x = 497.80 × 229.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.70x = 114,364.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,364.57/360.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.06

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