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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.13, 509.49 and 229.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.13, 509.49 and 229.16 is: 316.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.13 : 509.49 = 229.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.13/509.49 = 229.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.13x = 509.49 × 229.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.13x = 116,756.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,756.00/369.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.30

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