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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.38, 499.89 and 229.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.38, 499.89 and 229.37 is: 316.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.38 : 499.89 = 229.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.38/499.89 = 229.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.38x = 499.89 × 229.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.38x = 114,661.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,661.25/362.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.42

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