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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.99, 498.08 and 229.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.99, 498.08 and 229.91 is: 317.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.99 : 498.08 = 229.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.99/498.08 = 229.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.99x = 498.08 × 229.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.99x = 114,511.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,511.66/360.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.22

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