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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.45, 498.88 and 228.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.45, 498.88 and 228.59 is: 315.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.45 : 498.88 = 228.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.45/498.88 = 228.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.45x = 498.88 × 228.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.45x = 114,035.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,035.91/361.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.50

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