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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.80, 508.74 and 228.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.80, 508.74 and 228.82 is: 315.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.80 : 508.74 = 228.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.80/508.74 = 228.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.80x = 508.74 × 228.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.80x = 116,409.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,409.89/368.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.65

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