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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.12, 508.17 and 228.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.12, 508.17 and 228.32 is: 315.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.12 : 508.17 = 228.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.12/508.17 = 228.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.12x = 508.17 × 228.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.12x = 116,025.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,025.37/368.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.18

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