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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.18, 508.26 and 228.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.18, 508.26 and 228.50 is: 315.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.18 : 508.26 = 228.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.18/508.26 = 228.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.18x = 508.26 × 228.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.18x = 116,137.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,137.41/368.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.44

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