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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.73, 508.86 and 228.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.73, 508.86 and 228.86 is: 315.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.73 : 508.86 = 228.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.73/508.86 = 228.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.73x = 508.86 × 228.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.73x = 116,457.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,457.06/368.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.83

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