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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.77, 508.79 and 228.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.77, 508.79 and 228.89 is: 315.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.77 : 508.79 = 228.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.77/508.79 = 228.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.77x = 508.79 × 228.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.77x = 116,453.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,453.25/368.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.79

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