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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.57, 508.50 and 228.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.57, 508.50 and 228.60 is: 315.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.57 : 508.50 = 228.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.57/508.50 = 228.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.57x = 508.50 × 228.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.57x = 116,243.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,243.10/368.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.39

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