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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.57, 508.73 and 228.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.57, 508.73 and 228.61 is: 315.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.57 : 508.73 = 228.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.57/508.73 = 228.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.57x = 508.73 × 228.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.57x = 116,300.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,300.26/368.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.54

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