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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.90, 497.82 and 229.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.90, 497.82 and 229.86 is: 317.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.90 : 497.82 = 229.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.90/497.82 = 229.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.90x = 497.82 × 229.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.90x = 114,428.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,428.91/360.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.07

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