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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.64, 508.59 and 228.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.64, 508.59 and 228.61 is: 315.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.64 : 508.59 = 228.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.64/508.59 = 228.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.64x = 508.59 × 228.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.64x = 116,270.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,270.25/368.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.40

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