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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.30, 508.17 and 228.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.30, 508.17 and 228.42 is: 315.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.30 : 508.17 = 228.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.30/508.17 = 228.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.30x = 508.17 × 228.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.30x = 116,076.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,076.19/368.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.17

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