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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.34, 508.06 and 228.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.34, 508.06 and 228.37 is: 315.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.34 : 508.06 = 228.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.34/508.06 = 228.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.34x = 508.06 × 228.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.34x = 116,025.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,025.66/368.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.00

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