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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.46, 508.41 and 228.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.46, 508.41 and 228.53 is: 315.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.46 : 508.41 = 228.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.46/508.41 = 228.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.46x = 508.41 × 228.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.46x = 116,188.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,188.21/368.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.33

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