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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.59, 509.96 and 229.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.59, 509.96 and 229.66 is: 316.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.59 : 509.96 = 229.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.59/509.96 = 229.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.59x = 509.96 × 229.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.59x = 117,116.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,116.71/369.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.89

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