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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.78, 509.07 and 228.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.78, 509.07 and 228.89 is: 315.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.78 : 509.07 = 228.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.78/509.07 = 228.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.78x = 509.07 × 228.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.78x = 116,521.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,521.03/368.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.96

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