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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.27, 491.66 and 225.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.27, 491.66 and 225.24 is: 310.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.27 : 491.66 = 225.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.27/491.66 = 225.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.27x = 491.66 × 225.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.27x = 110,740.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,740.37/356.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.84

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