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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.55, 508.48 and 228.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.55, 508.48 and 228.59 is: 315.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.55 : 508.48 = 228.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.55/508.48 = 228.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.55x = 508.48 × 228.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.55x = 116,232.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,232.24/368.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.38

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