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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.85, 499.21 and 229.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.85, 499.21 and 229.03 is: 315.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.85 : 499.21 = 229.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.85/499.21 = 229.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.85x = 499.21 × 229.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.85x = 114,332.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,332.25/361.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.97

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