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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.30, 492 and 225.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.30, 492 and 225.54 is: 311.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.30 : 492 = 225.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.30/492 = 225.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.30x = 492 × 225.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.30x = 110,965.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,965.68/356.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.44

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