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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.40, 499.84 and 229.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.40, 499.84 and 229.56 is: 316.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.40 : 499.84 = 229.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.40/499.84 = 229.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.40x = 499.84 × 229.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.40x = 114,743.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,743.27/362.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.62

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