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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.14, 508.12 and 228.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.14, 508.12 and 228.17 is: 314.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.14 : 508.12 = 228.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.14/508.12 = 228.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.14x = 508.12 × 228.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.14x = 115,938.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,938.03/368.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.93

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