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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.98, 509.24 and 229.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.98, 509.24 and 229.06 is: 316.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.98 : 509.24 = 229.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.98/509.24 = 229.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.98x = 509.24 × 229.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.98x = 116,646.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,646.51/368.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.13

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