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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.56, 508.51 and 228.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.56, 508.51 and 228.63 is: 315.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.56 : 508.51 = 228.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.56/508.51 = 228.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.56x = 508.51 × 228.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.56x = 116,260.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,260.64/368.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.45

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