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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.75, 497.65 and 226.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.75, 497.65 and 226.13 is: 311.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.75 : 497.65 = 226.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.75/497.65 = 226.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.75x = 497.65 × 226.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.75x = 112,536.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,536.12/360.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.95

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