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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.78, 499.12 and 228.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.78, 499.12 and 228.96 is: 315.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.78 : 499.12 = 228.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.78/499.12 = 228.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.78x = 499.12 × 228.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.78x = 114,278.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,278.52/361.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.88

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