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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.60, 508.56 and 228.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.60, 508.56 and 228.82 is: 315.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.60 : 508.56 = 228.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.60/508.56 = 228.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.60x = 508.56 × 228.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.60x = 116,368.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,368.70/368.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.70

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