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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.61, 508.75 and 228.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.61, 508.75 and 228.79 is: 315.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.61 : 508.75 = 228.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.61/508.75 = 228.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.61x = 508.75 × 228.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.61x = 116,396.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,396.91/368.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.77

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