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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.71, 509.22 and 229.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.71, 509.22 and 229.16 is: 316.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.71 : 509.22 = 229.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.71/509.22 = 229.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.71x = 509.22 × 229.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.71x = 116,692.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,692.86/368.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.49

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