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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.44, 508.28 and 228.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.44, 508.28 and 228.50 is: 315.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.44 : 508.28 = 228.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.44/508.28 = 228.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.44x = 508.28 × 228.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.44x = 116,141.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,141.98/368.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.23

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