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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.42, 499.95 and 229.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.42, 499.95 and 229.41 is: 316.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.42 : 499.95 = 229.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.42/499.95 = 229.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.42x = 499.95 × 229.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.42x = 114,695.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,695.83/362.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.47

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