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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.47, 508.52 and 228.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.47, 508.52 and 228.56 is: 315.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.47 : 508.52 = 228.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.47/508.52 = 228.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.47x = 508.52 × 228.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.47x = 116,224.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,224.50/368.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.42

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