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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.34, 491.67 and 225.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.34, 491.67 and 225.54 is: 311.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.34 : 491.67 = 225.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.34/491.67 = 225.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.34x = 491.67 × 225.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.34x = 110,891.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,891.25/356.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.20

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