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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.10, 491.43 and 225.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.10, 491.43 and 225.18 is: 310.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.10 : 491.43 = 225.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.10/491.43 = 225.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.10x = 491.43 × 225.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.10x = 110,660.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,660.21/356.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.76

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