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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.80, 491.31 and 225.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.80, 491.31 and 225.04 is: 310.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.80 : 491.31 = 225.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.80/491.31 = 225.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.80x = 491.31 × 225.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.80x = 110,564.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,564.40/355.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.75

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