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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.27, 500.04 and 229.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.27, 500.04 and 229.57 is: 316.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.27 : 500.04 = 229.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.27/500.04 = 229.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.27x = 500.04 × 229.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.27x = 114,792.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,792.93/362.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.87

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