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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.28, 508.20 and 228.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.28, 508.20 and 228.60 is: 315.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.28 : 508.20 = 228.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.28/508.20 = 228.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.28x = 508.20 × 228.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.28x = 116,174.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,174.52/368.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.45

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