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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.20, 491.44 and 225.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.20, 491.44 and 225.24 is: 310.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.20 : 491.44 = 225.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.20/491.44 = 225.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.20x = 491.44 × 225.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.20x = 110,691.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,691.95/356.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.76

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