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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.07, 507.68 and 228.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.07, 507.68 and 228.04 is: 314.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.07 : 507.68 = 228.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.07/507.68 = 228.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.07x = 507.68 × 228.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.07x = 115,769.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,769.79/368.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.54

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