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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.78, 497.76 and 229.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.78, 497.76 and 229.74 is: 316.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.78 : 497.76 = 229.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.78/497.76 = 229.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.78x = 497.76 × 229.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.78x = 114,355.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,355.38/360.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.97

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