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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.12, 491.40 and 225.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.12, 491.40 and 225.08 is: 310.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.12 : 491.40 = 225.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.12/491.40 = 225.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.12x = 491.40 × 225.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.12x = 110,604.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,604.31/356.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.58

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