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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.88, 497.84 and 229.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.88, 497.84 and 229.92 is: 317.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.88 : 497.84 = 229.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.88/497.84 = 229.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.88x = 497.84 × 229.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.88x = 114,463.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,463.37/360.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.18

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