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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.06, 498.18 and 228.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.06, 498.18 and 228.36 is: 315.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.06 : 498.18 = 228.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.06/498.18 = 228.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.06x = 498.18 × 228.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.06x = 113,764.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,764.38/361.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.08

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