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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.16, 491.43 and 225.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.16, 491.43 and 225.10 is: 310.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.16 : 491.43 = 225.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.16/491.43 = 225.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.16x = 491.43 × 225.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.16x = 110,620.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,620.89/356.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.59

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