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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.23, 491.46 and 225.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.23, 491.46 and 225.01 is: 310.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.23 : 491.46 = 225.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.23/491.46 = 225.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.23x = 491.46 × 225.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.23x = 110,583.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,583.41/356.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.43

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