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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.93, 508.92 and 228.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.93, 508.92 and 228.94 is: 315.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.93 : 508.92 = 228.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.93/508.92 = 228.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.93x = 508.92 × 228.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.93x = 116,512.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,512.14/368.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.81

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