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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.27, 500.09 and 229.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.27, 500.09 and 229.61 is: 316.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.27 : 500.09 = 229.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.27/500.09 = 229.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.27x = 500.09 × 229.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.27x = 114,825.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,825.66/362.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.96

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