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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.92, 491.04 and 225.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.92, 491.04 and 225.11 is: 310.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.92 : 491.04 = 225.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.92/491.04 = 225.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.92x = 491.04 × 225.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.92x = 110,538.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,538.01/355.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.57

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