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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.87, 498.07 and 229.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.87, 498.07 and 229.85 is: 317.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.87 : 498.07 = 229.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.87/498.07 = 229.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.87x = 498.07 × 229.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.87x = 114,481.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,481.39/360.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.24

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