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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.22, 491.54 and 225.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.22, 491.54 and 225.20 is: 310.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.22 : 491.54 = 225.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.22/491.54 = 225.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.22x = 491.54 × 225.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.22x = 110,694.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,694.81/356.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.75

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