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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.71, 500.34 and 229.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.71, 500.34 and 229.68 is: 316.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.71 : 500.34 = 229.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.71/500.34 = 229.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.71x = 500.34 × 229.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.71x = 114,918.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,918.09/362.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.84

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