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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.82, 497.96 and 229.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.82, 497.96 and 229.80 is: 317.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.82 : 497.96 = 229.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.82/497.96 = 229.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.82x = 497.96 × 229.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.82x = 114,431.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,431.21/360.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.14

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