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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.78, 510.55 and 229.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.78, 510.55 and 229.95 is: 317.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.78 : 510.55 = 229.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.78/510.55 = 229.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.78x = 510.55 × 229.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.78x = 117,400.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,400.97/369.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.49

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