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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.76, 500.43 and 229.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.76, 500.43 and 229.88 is: 317.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.76 : 500.43 = 229.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.76/500.43 = 229.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.76x = 500.43 × 229.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.76x = 115,040.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,040.96/362.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.13

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