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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.70, 499.22 and 228.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.70, 499.22 and 228.84 is: 315.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.70 : 499.22 = 228.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.70/499.22 = 228.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.70x = 499.22 × 228.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.70x = 114,239.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,239.58/361.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.84

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