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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.87, 497.93 and 229.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.87, 497.93 and 229.65 is: 316.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.87 : 497.93 = 229.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.87/497.93 = 229.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.87x = 497.93 × 229.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.87x = 114,348.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,348.48/360.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.87

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