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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.18, 492.14 and 283.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.18, 492.14 and 283.14 is: 391.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.18 : 492.14 = 283.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.18/492.14 = 283.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.18x = 492.14 × 283.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.18x = 139,344.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,344.52/356.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.22

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