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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.39, 508.38 and 228.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.39, 508.38 and 228.46 is: 315.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.39 : 508.38 = 228.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.39/508.38 = 228.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.39x = 508.38 × 228.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.39x = 116,141.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,141.95/368.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.27

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