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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.12, 491.29 and 225.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.12, 491.29 and 225.10 is: 310.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.12 : 491.29 = 225.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.12/491.29 = 225.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.12x = 491.29 × 225.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.12x = 110,589.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,589.38/356.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.54

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