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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.75, 497.97 and 229.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.75, 497.97 and 229.86 is: 317.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.75 : 497.97 = 229.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.75/497.97 = 229.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.75x = 497.97 × 229.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.75x = 114,463.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,463.38/360.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.29

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