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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.61, 509.94 and 229.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.61, 509.94 and 229.68 is: 316.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.61 : 509.94 = 229.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.61/509.94 = 229.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.61x = 509.94 × 229.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.61x = 117,123.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,123.02/369.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.88

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