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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.48, 500.04 and 229.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.48, 500.04 and 229.48 is: 316.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.48 : 500.04 = 229.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.48/500.04 = 229.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.48x = 500.04 × 229.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.48x = 114,747.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,747.36/362.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.56

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