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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.22, 508.13 and 228.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.22, 508.13 and 228.34 is: 315.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.22 : 508.13 = 228.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.22/508.13 = 228.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.22x = 508.13 × 228.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.22x = 116,027.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,027.61/368.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.11

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