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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.40, 507.81 and 228.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.40, 507.81 and 228.25 is: 314.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.40 : 507.81 = 228.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.40/507.81 = 228.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.40x = 507.81 × 228.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.40x = 115,907.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,907.63/368.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.62

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