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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.36, 491.77 and 225.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.36, 491.77 and 225.44 is: 311.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.36 : 491.77 = 225.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.36/491.77 = 225.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.36x = 491.77 × 225.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.36x = 110,864.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,864.63/356.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.10

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