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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.75, 498.05 and 228.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.75, 498.05 and 228.15 is: 314.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.75 : 498.05 = 228.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.75/498.05 = 228.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.75x = 498.05 × 228.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.75x = 113,629.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,629.82/360.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.98

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