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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.70, 499.02 and 228.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.70, 499.02 and 228.92 is: 315.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.70 : 499.02 = 228.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.70/499.02 = 228.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.70x = 499.02 × 228.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.70x = 114,235.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,235.66/361.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.83

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