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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.26, 498.62 and 228.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.26, 498.62 and 228.47 is: 315.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.26 : 498.62 = 228.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.26/498.62 = 228.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.26x = 498.62 × 228.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.26x = 113,921.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,921.53/361.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.34

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