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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.06, 491.37 and 225.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.06, 491.37 and 225.32 is: 310.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.06 : 491.37 = 225.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.06/491.37 = 225.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.06x = 491.37 × 225.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.06x = 110,712.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,712.19/356.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.93

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