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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.25, 507.99 and 228.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.25, 507.99 and 228.32 is: 314.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.25 : 507.99 = 228.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.25/507.99 = 228.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.25x = 507.99 × 228.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.25x = 115,983.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,983.14/368.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.96

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